Travel Category Buyer

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.

At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.

Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as  Travel Category Buyer .

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve :

• Global IPU Strategy and Global Category Business Plan creation for assigned categories and rollout in all regions, closely cooperating with Stakeholders
• Global IPU Strategy execution for assigned categories cooperation closely with Global IPU Teams
• Collaborate closely with SCM, Global IPU and AEU IPU Operational team and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Reporting the Category Business Plan execution and results of savings targets achievements to Category Manager
• Follow the Global Indirect Purchasing Strategy
• Reoccurring Category spend analysis and management
• Reoccurring contracts review for sufficient planning of sourcing / resourcing activities, contracts prolongation
• Provide Purchasing services to End-Users in all regions of Autoliv
• Update Category related information like Supplier Fact profile, certificates etc.
• Collect and compile Supplier and Supply Market information as input to the Category Strategy, and implement the Strategy in the Organization
• Support End-User in defining target costs estimates for FC / EQ and for other projects
• Category Activity Pipeline (CAP) tasks plan creation and execution for assign category
• Issuing and analyzing RFQ’s, negotiations, Sourcing Board presentation, contracts, and catalogs implementation
• Organize and support Supplier Audits
• Insert savings initiatives and results (in accordance to Saving Control Manual for IPU) into software tools and keep them up-to-date (Sievo, etc.)
• Responsible for negotiations and Contract preparation in accordance to AS 306, AS58, including NDA’s. Storage of contracts in the Contract Management Database
• Manage the relationships with the suppliers on behalf of Autoliv Indirect Purchasing
• Support the End-user in problem solving (system and process) including escalation process with suppliers
• Monitor Supplier performance, Initiate and support Supplier Development programs
• Lead the planning, and execution of annual supplier negotiations
• Ensuring best price, sufficient capacity and capability at Supplier
• Supplier database management – consolidation, new supplier development, non-roadmap suppliers phase out
• Participate in preparing forecasts and yearly budgets for expenses on goods and services for Indirect spend in assigned categories
• Ensure that the correct CC (product category) is applied
• Check that the short description is in English, understandable, and representative
• Check if the long description (can be in local language) is understandable and representative
• Ensure that minimum 2 quotes were considered and enclosed, a contract is linked or contract number mentioned
• If there is no contract and only one quote, make sure that the single sourcing is justified sufficiently
• If necessary, consult the CM before approval
• Ensure that a reference price is entered (consult with CM if necessary)
• Approve the PR in accordance to established thresholds

If you have / are :

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!