Einride

Global Procurement Director - Software & Indirect

Stockholm, Sweden Gothenburg, Sweden
Description
Want to be part of transforming road freight – for good? Einride is showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric and autonomous technologies. Through freight capacity as a service, we enable businesses around the world to accelerate towards their sustainability goals.

Founded in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric vehicle on a public road (Sweden, 2019). In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate such a vehicle on a US public road. Today our award-winning technology has been launched across 8 countries (and counting). Our clients are some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies.

You will:

  • Work closely with leaders across the company to understand Einride value proposition and business requirements aiming at developing fit-for-purpose organizational capabilities, and developing and executing a global procurement strategy.
  • Lead and oversee the development and execution of category strategies for business critical Software, in collaboration with stakeholders, that align with Einride’s product strategy
  • Lead and oversee the development and execution of category strategies for Indirects, such as IT Software and Hardware, Consultancy, Marketing & Communications and Facility Management that align with relevant stakeholder business requirements
  • Develop partnerships and ensure a high performing network of suppliers enabling the transformation of the electric and autonomous transport landscape
  • Lead Source to Contract activities, such as supplier identification and selection, negotiation and contract lifecycle management
  • Develop and drive supplier relationship management and performance management in collaboration with relevant stakeholders enabling end-to-end value creation and value capture
  • Lead major cost-out initiatives and tenders through cross-functional project teams 
  • Develop strong relationships and manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels ensuring effective strategy development and execution

We expect you to:

  • Have extensive experience in complex global procurement roles, with a track record across categories including Software, IT and Indirects
  • Bring extensive leadership experience with proven ability to develop organizational capabilities, lead and collaborate globally in cross-functional teams
  • Have a proven track record of developing and executing category strategies and delivering tangible results
  • Have an open mindset, be self-reflective, with the ability to learn and act on feedback
  • Bring strategic thinking combined with a hands-on mentality, able to be pragmatic and actively involved, with a fact focused attitude
This is a full-time position preferably based in Stockholm or Gothenburg. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.

At Einride, we are innovators, building solutions the world has never seen before – but urgently needs. That’s why we take action, and it’s why we are always eager to be challenged. We know that our best innovations come from having a diverse mix of people, including those of different experiences, career paths, and walks of life. By coming together and sharing our perspectives openly – by disagreeing, discussing, and committing – we deliver greater impact.

Please note that as part of our standard recruitment process, we conduct a background control on the final candidate for this role. This may include verification of education, employment history, any relevant professional certifications or other information that may be of our interest.
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