Head of Procurement PU Avionics

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Your role

The Head of Procurement PU Avionics is responsible for overseeing procurement activities specific to the designated Product Unit Avionics, while also managing site-specific responsibilities towards site Huskvarna/Jönköping. This dual-focused role ensures that procurement aligns with business unit needs and organizational goals, while also handling the management of the site, including staff, budget, and resource allocation, within Procurement.Your key responsibilities includes both product unit focus and site focus.

Product Unit Focus:

• Take full ownership of procurement commitments for the designated Product Unit
• Serve as the primary Procurement representative for all Product Unit -related matters, including material supply, project resourcing, compliance, and escalations
• Actively engage in the Product Unit 's daily operations to gain deep insights into their needs and challenges
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business processes, products, and supply chain structure
• Cultivate procurement understanding and awareness within the Product Unit
• Ensure relevant stakeholders have access to the necessary information, reports and KPI’s
• Empower Product Unit s with the autonomy to tailor responsibilities based on their specific needs and organizational structure
• Actively participate in Business Boards and Product Unit  Leadership/Boards, representing procurement's interests
• Serve as the interface between the Product Unit and procurement

Site Focus:

• Assume full responsibility for operational performance related to the site's assigned procurement groups
• Ensure key performance metrics are met
• Manage operational, tactical, and strategic procurement execution
• Collaborate with other Business Unit Procurement Managers
• Oversee site and personnel management, including planning, budgeting, and staffing
• Coordinate Ways of Working (WoW) and supplier management across sites
• Manage resource allocation across different Product Unit s at the site
• Manage site resource capacities and make procurement decisions within the Product Unit  and site operations board

Your profile

We are looking for a person with passion for our products and a strong belief in the competence and commitment from our employees. As a manager you demonstrate communicative leadership skills in order to create commitment and energy within the organization and your ability to establish a performance driven culture within your unit will be important. Saab Surveillance solutions is in a strong growth journey and as a leader you are expected to drive continuous improvements as well as identify new operational opportunities to enable our growth. We also assume that you have:

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading and managing high-performing procurement organizations, driving strategic initiatives, and achieving measurable results.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, from sourcing and procurement to logistics and distribution, with the ability to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.
• Educational Foundation: A degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Global Mindset: Willingness and ability to travel, both domestically within Sweden and internationally.
• Communication Skills: Fluency in Swedish and English.
• Strategic Thinking: A proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects with a high degree of autonomy and strategic vision.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative Spirit: A positive, collaborative personality with a sense of humor and a passion for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What you will be part of

Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.  ​

Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,500 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.