Project Sourcing Manager

Project Sourcing Manager


Sourcing at Husqvarna is organized within each business division securing quality, delivery, cost efficiency and sustainability of supply to Husqvarna on a global level. One of the key functions within sourcing is Sourcing project management. The Project Sourcing department within Husqvarna BD is responsible for having all major product development/sourcing projects within the Husqvarna BD to be executed in an efficient way to meet all our customer´s expectations.


We are now looking for a Project Sourcing Manager to take on important projects together with the existing team of 11 people within the department in the Huskvarna office.
You will belong to a global Project Sourcing organization and network where the right candidate is given wide opportunities to develop with the ambitious growth plan of the company.


JOB DESCRIPTION
To proactively drive and follow up the Sourcing part of the project according to the Product Creation Process and decided support processes. To deliver the project on time with agreed quality, cost, and features according to requested volumes and production capacity


Your Key Responsibilities:

. Secure the execution of the complete sourcing part in our Product Creation Process (PCP) to fulfil our internal customers' expectations. From driving the supplier selection process to secure optimized quality assurance (APQP, PPAP), delivery performance and price for all parts in the projects
. As a part of the cross functional team take an active part of the project, participating in required meetings, contribute to the fulfilment of the total project and be the voice of Sourcing in the Project Management Team
. Lead and manage the activities within the Sourcing organization
. Manage internal customer relationships and coordinate with Commodity Management/SQA/Project management/R&D/external suppliers in the selection, assessment and approval of supplier and parts
. Contribute and drive operational excellence through continuous improvements within Project Sourcing
. Frequently interact with the Sourcing line organization about project demands, targets, time schedules, and other project information by using the Project Sourcing reference group & Pulse meetings
. Create and submit Sourcing project status report to the project PM.


YOUR PROFILE

. Bachelor degree or work experience in relevant area, engineering/business administration or other relevant discipline
. Project Management education/certification is an advantage
. Previous leadership experience as an advantage
. 5 years of experience within project management
. Experience within sourcing/purchasing an advantage
. Fluency in English and Swedish is required (written and oral)


YOUR CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS

. Personal leadership with strong teamwork capabilities including people leadership skills
. Strong planning, organization, analytical, and problem solving skills
. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
. Strong negotiation skills
. Result driven
. Knowledge and experience with software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
. Understanding the importance of customer focus and internal stakeholder management including presentation and database application


If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Marcus Rollfelt at marcus.rollfelt@husqvarnagroup.com

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Rizah Ferati at rizah.ferati@husqvarnagroup.com
Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group's products and solutions are sold via dealers and retailers to both consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2013 amounted to SEK 30 billion, and the Group had 14,000 employees on average in more than 40 countries.