Professional Services Buyer

We need an enthusiastic, open-minded and organized person here at Polestar to be a valuable member in our growing global Purchasing team. Indirect Purchasing is responsible for the purchasing of all non-production materials and services to all our staff and plants. We are now looking for a new IDP Purchaser to join the Professional Services and IDP team. The Professional Services area is responsible for purchasing all engineering, marketing, customer service, IT /Digital & GTM consultants as well as engineering, customer service & IT/Digital bought-in Services to market competitive pricing and value. You will be leading the procurement, negotiations and agreements as well as leading the future supplier strategic sourcing plan, in-line with our stakeholders. We are a global team with purchasing functions in the China region. We’re also beginning to build our U.S organisation for the future, working closely together with our Volvo Cars Purchase colleagues on a global basis. You will be occasionally required to travel.

What you will do

  • Lead all Polestar sourcing for consultant recruitment and bought-in services across the business.
  • Lead all IT-related bought services (SW, HW & Licences).
  • Establish supplier bases for each area defining short & long term sourcing strategies, and aligning with the business.
  • Perform procurement according to defined strategies and frameworks.
  • Negotiate commercial and legal agreements.
  • Review purchase requisitions, and identify and select contract/suppliers in accordance with defined strategies and agreements.
  • Advise stakeholders on procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle as well as on modifications in requests.
  • Track key performance indicators on supplier and stakeholder contract compliance; define and take corrective actions to improve contracts compliance and continuously track supplier performance on quality and cost.
  • Perform necessary market analysis to support the sourcing activity.
  • Create and maintain commercial relations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Initiate and conduct supplier evaluations and supplier audits.
  • Take an active role in developing and supporting efficient standardized req-to-pay processes.