Director Site Purchasing

You share our passion to make the world a better, cleaner place. Being a Supply Chain professional with operational experience, you ideally have worked in industrial or automotive manufacturing environments, and you have a track record in effectively solving operational supply issues. You are convinced that working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment does not only drive value, it also is a source of energy and satisfaction for you as a leader. Through your career, you have also learned how to handle ambiguity while providing structure and guidance to your team. You are service oriented and understand that Supply Chain is a pivotal function ensuring smooth construction, commissioning, and manufacturing process.

Your future responsibilities

• Build, grow and lead the Site team consisting of Equipment Purchasing, Maintenance, Repair, Operations as well as Indirect Procurement specialists sharing the passion for Operations
• Build a competitive and reliable supply network of partners for locally provided goods and services and implement framework agreements for regionally or globally managed categories.
• Support operations with supplier management, sourcing, and tactical procurement in close collaboration with the Group Procurement teams for equipment and indirect spend.
• Lead tactical response to supply chain challenges impacting service performance, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.

Your profile:

You share our passion to make the world a better, cleaner place. Being a Supply Chain professional with operational experience, you ideally have worked in industrial or automotive manufacturing environments, and you have a track record in effectively solving operational supply issues. You are convinced that working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment does not only drive value, it also is a source of energy and satisfaction for you as a leader. Through your career you have also learned how to handle ambiguity while providing structure and guidance to your team. You are service oriented and understand that Supply Chain is a pivotal function ensuring smooth construction, commissioning, and manufacturing process.

This position is a full-time employment and will include occasional traveling to other Northvolt sites and suppliers. Please apply with cover letter and CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile

Skills amp; Requirements

We believe that you bring:

• Bachelor or Master's degree with focus on Industrial Engineering, Sourcing amp; Logistics or Engineering, and/or equivalent work experience
• At least 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management roles, including first experiences in a leadership role
• Proven track record of building strong and efficient teams
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence others
• Experience in factory expansions and operational start-up
• Exemplary multitasking and organizational skills
• Excellent in communication in English, written and spoken – Other languages are a plus