Head of Procurement Underwater Systems

Your role

We are looking for an engaged and business-driven Head of Procurement for Business Unit Underwater Systems Business Area Kockums. You will have a key role in an operation that is actively developing both work methods and products in a time of growth and change.

As a Head of Procurement you have a central role in leading the department through this development in an international environment. You actively work to strengthen both team spirit and each individuals potential and your ability to balance strategic decisions with operational challenges will be crucial for success. With a present and inclusive leadership you create a work environment where employees thrive perform and together drive the departments and the companys development forward.

The role also gives you a broad internal Saab network where you may represent procurement in various forums.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing your team with a focus on engagement performance and well-being.
• Ensuring that procurement work contributes to business and strategic results for the business unit.
• Developing processes and work methods that strengthen procurement as a function within Underwater Systems.
• Actively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build long-term partnerships and effective collaborations.
• Participating in the management group and contributing to the overall development of the operation.
  

Your profile

We are looking for you who are an experienced leader and thrive in an international and complex environment. You have a background in procurement supply chain or project management and have demonstrated the ability to lead teams towards common goals.

To succeed in the role we believe you have:

• Documented experience in leadership preferably from large industrial companies.
• Proven experience of procurement and/or supply chain and its significance for the business.
• Ability to create structure clarity and engagement in changing environments.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with a present coaching leadership.
• Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English.
  

As a person you are driven humble and attentive. You build trust through inclusive leadership and enjoy developing both people and operations.

What you will be part of

As Head of Procurement you will be part of Underwater Systems management team leading the business unit. You will also be part of the Kockums procurement team and have a functional role reporting to Kockums Head of Procurement.

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with a mission to help nations protect their people and contribute to a more secure and sustainable world. With 26100 talented employees Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer world.

Saab develops manufactures and maintains advanced systems within aeronautics weapons command and control systems sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden but has a global presence contributing to the defence capabilities of many nations.