Procurement Manager (Automotive)

TL;DR

Procurement Manager (Automotive): Managing the procurement process for Vehicle Platform & Propulsion to ensure cost-efficient and timely program deliveries with an accent on global commodity strategy and supplier relationship management. Focus on aligning engineering specifications with sourcing activities and leveraging data analysis to optimize market intelligence.

Location: Hybrid in Gothenburg, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in the transformation of road freight, deploying digital, electric, and autonomous vehicle technologies for global shippers.

What you will do

• Formulate procurement strategies, budgets, and policies while building a global commodity team.
• Lead global supplier relationships, manage scorecards, and execute strategic sourcing projects.
• Conduct contract negotiations based on solid legal principles to ensure favorable terms.
• Develop market intelligence and procurement data management to forecast trends and increase cost transparency.
• Manage product definitions and specification cascades to align engineering requirements with sourcing.
• Oversee program gateway delivery and report on cost and timing performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.
• Extensive experience in global strategic procurement with a holistic approach to decision-making.
• Strong passion for data analysis and visualization.
• Proven track record as a people-focused leader.
• Must be based in or able to work hybridly from Gothenburg, Sweden.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge autonomous and electric vehicle technology.
• Opportunity to impact sustainability goals for Fortune 500 companies.
• Innovative environment that encourages open discussion, diverse perspectives, and challenging the status quo.
• Collaborative culture focused on building solutions the world has never seen before.