Strategic Supplier Development Engineer - Metals & Plastics

AB Volvo; Braås; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a Supplier Development professional to lead supplier programs across Europe, focusing on quality, cost, and sustainability. You drive APQP/PPAP activities for projects and shape purchasing strategies in close collaboration with our Technology teams.

You will educate and mentor teams on cost to quality requirements, lead sustainability initiatives, and push continuous improvement within cross-functional and remote settings. Flexible location options are offered.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or similar.
• Experience from quality/production area.
• Knowledge in supply chain management and Lean manufacturing.
• Educational or practical experience within sheet metal / plastics processes preferable.
• Good communication skills in English + local language.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with suppliers to create mutual benefits.
• Involved in evaluation and selection of suppliers; drive APQP/PPAP activities with Technology.
• Create and execute Purchasing strategies; encourage supplier development and innovation.
• Educate and mentor on cost, quality, and sustainability requirements.
• Steer sustainability supply chain programs and productivity improvements (VPS/Lean).
• Guide continuous improvement actions and work cross-functionally, including remote management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Agile mindset

Supplier relationship

Education

University degree in engineering

Experience in quality/production

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Sheet metal / plastics processes knowledge

Job description

Volvo Group is seeking a Supplier Development professional to lead supplier programs across Europe, focusing on quality, cost, and sustainability. You drive APQP/PPAP activities for projects and shape purchasing strategies in close collaboration with our Technology teams.

You will educate and mentor teams on cost to quality requirements, lead sustainability initiatives, and push continuous improvement within cross-functional and remote settings. Flexible location options are offered.