Senior Indirect Procurement Talent

September 18, 2024

Polestar

Göteborg

Let us describe the challenge we offer

If you read this, you probably want to be a part of the Polestar adventure!
Are you determined to make our society more sustainable and accelerate the shift to electric mobility? And Do you want to be part of creating a company that will define the future?
We know that today, electricity is not always generated in a sustainable way – but it could be. Material, manufacturing, transportation, and the usage of cars are all areas that need improvement. We do not have all the answers today, but it is our mission to tackle the issues and consequently improve the way we will live tomorrow. To be the best, we need the best.
Is this the adventure you are looking for?

What you'll do
In Polestar’s global indirect procurement team, you will have the responsibility of driving the work of securing short and long-term sourcing strategies, negotiate on different types of categories, contract and identify new suppliers/technologies, and develop existing supplier relationships within areas like Digital, Marketing, Professional Services, R&D, Design and other corporate functions. You will contribute to maximize the full value of the company. This position is located at our HQ, in Gothenburg.

Who you are
We at Polestar believe in the concept “hire for attitude and learn for skills”. But to be successful in this role, we believe you have:

Strong social abilities, a passion for procurement and the capacity to quickly adapt to a fast paced and everchanging environment
Proven procurement experience, and Category Management
Service-minded attitude towards both internal and external stakeholders, with an ability to quickly understand their variety of needs
Perseverance - Ability to try, fail and try again until you succeed
Positive, Driven and collaborative mindset and optimistic approach towards new solutions
Knowledge of MS Office packages
BSc (or higher) in Business Administration, Economics or Technical discipline from a university or equivalent institution

At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as an official language for written and spoken communication. Since Polestar’s in a scale up phase you thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

You’ll be offered great responsibility by having ownership of your own scope
You’ll be appointed a mentor
You’ll be offered to participate in Negotiation training

Depending on your profile and experience, you will be assigned to one of the Indirect Material Procurement Categories:

Brand and Marketing, Customer Experience
Professional and Corporate services
Digital

You will get the opportunity to work together with highly skilled colleagues who share your passion for sustainability. This will provide opportunities for you to develop both on a professional and personal level as you will work in close collaboration with various stakeholders and drive the way of working of the future.

People at Polestar
We know that a change is needed. We also know that each one of us can help bring about that change. Our commitment to becoming climate-neutral by 2030 is just as important to us as being inclusive, diverse, and innovative. Together, we are creating, collaborating, and experimenting to usher in a new era of sustainable mobility.
We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in.

Is this you? If you are interested in joining the adventure, becoming a part of the Polestar family, don't wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process, and the job post will be open until the position is filled.
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