Head of Batteries and Power Electronics - Procurement

Company description

Who are we?Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.

Job description: Let's introduce ourselves

Would you like to lead a key part of our Procurement organisation and help shape the future of our Battery and Power & Electrics business?

We are looking for an experienced and business-driven Head of Battery and Power & Electrics Procurement. In this role, you will set the strategic direction for the section, translate strategy into execution and create the conditions for your organisation to deliver sustainable business value.

You will have overall accountability for the section and play an important role in strengthening our competitiveness, developing strategic supplier relationships and managing business-critical opportunities and risks.

Working in a highly international environment, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers and counterparts across functions and regions. Fluency in both Chinese and English is essential for the role.

Just as importantly, you will lead through other leaders. We are looking for someone who builds capability, creates accountability and develops a high-performing organisation that can navigate change and ambiguity with confidence.

What you'll do

As Head of Battery and Power & Electrics Procurement, you will:

• Set the strategic direction for the Battery and Power & Electric Procurement section, translating company and Procurement priorities into clear objectives, plans and execution.
• Lead, develop and empower leaders and teams, building organisational capability, accountability and a strong performance culture.
• Drive business and procurement performance, balancing commercial value, cost, quality, delivery, risk and long-term competitiveness.
• Shape category and supplier strategies, developing strategic supplier relationships and ensuring external competitiveness while proactively managing business-critical opportunities and risks.
• Drive global and cross-regional alignment, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and relevant counterparts across functions and geographies.
• Set direction for strategic negotiations and major commercial decisions, acting as a senior escalation point and enabling strong negotiation approaches across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation, challenging established ways of working and creating the conditions for simpler, faster and more effective execution.