Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team a Indirect Purchasing Buyer.

            If you think you'll like to manage the following responsibilities at higher standards:

->Co-create the strategy Business Plan for Logistics Category (Road, Ocean, Air Transport) for Autoliv EMEA locations

->Contributes into the development/review of global category strategies

->Prepare Requests for Quotes, analyze the quotes and negotiate contracts with logistics service providers for Autoliv EMEA locations

->Ensure that all operational requirements are properly specified in sourcing documents and comply with Autoliv Logistics Standards

->Follow sourcing approval process and assure that all sourcing activities are compliant with Autoliv Indirect Purchasing Policy

->Prepare contracts and other sourcing documents for logistic service providers

->Actively drives sourcing projects to obtain assigned savings targets (market test, optimization, consolidation ect.)

->Regular contact with key stakeholders (Logistics/SCM/Production Plants)

->Regular Contact with Key suppliers (Supplier Relations)

->Support TMS implementation in Autoliv from purchasing side

->Solving purchasing related problems (trusted advisor)

->Work with Indirect Operational buyers to rollout regional strategy on local level

->Lead and support local indirect purchasing activities, as Indirect Purchasing Buyer for utilities, general consumables, packaging and some activities for plant engineering

IPU face towards divisional managements:

->Responsible for Forwarders Contracts, Price Lists, Fact Profiles, Certificates management

->Execute annual supplier assessment and evaluation

->Run optimization workshops with logistic service providers to improve transport cost

->Active part in Purchase Orders approval process in P2P IT systems

->Obeying company’s quality management system in line with the requirements of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001

->Being active part during internal and external audits

     and if you have/are:

->Higher economical/technical/SCM education

->More than 3 years experience in Automotive industry in Purchasing or Logistics

->Mandatory language skills – advance English

->Experience in international companies in the area of procurement or SCM

->Functional expertise in purchasing and supply chain

->Expertise in Transportation area (FTL/LTL/Millruns/Groupage/FCL/LCL, Air)

->Experience in leading small (procurement) projects

->Experience in making and maintaining business contacts

->Excellent negotiation skills

->Very good analytical thinking and very good expertise in Excel and PowerPoint

->Very good communication and facilitation skills

->Capable to perform under pressure

->Willingness to travel up to demand

->Good understanding of transport cost including fuel prices index

->General understanding of Finance & Accounting principle

->Agreeing with the concept that we can get more for less. That low price does not mean low quality.

Then we will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

Our international work environment can offer you challenging and rewarding opportunities. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.                                                                                                 More lives saved – more life lived!