Category Buyer - Geely Europe Innovation and Collaboration AB

Explore the exciting world of Geely Holding Group. Over the past three decades of development, Geely Holding Group has transformed

into a global innovative technology group engaged in the design, R&D, production, sales, and service of vehicles, powertrains, and

key components, as well as mobility services, digital technology, financial services, and education. Developing cutting-edge

technologies in everything from new energy to low orbit satellites as we lay the foundation for a future multi-dimensional

mobility ecosystem.

Headquartered in Hangzhou, Geely Holding today has a number of invested companies including Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Geely Auto, Volvo

Cars, Polestar, Lotus, London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon Auto, and much more. In Europe, Geely Holding is represented by

Geely Sweden Holdings located in Gothenburg.

Geely Europe Innovation & Collaboration AB is a shared competence and service center for Geely companies in Sweden and Europe.

Providing expertise and support in staff functions such as IT, HR, Legal, Finance, Tax, Real Estate Development and Facility

Management.

We are looking for a Category Buyer to join our team at Geely and take ownership of assigned procurement categories across the

organization. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring that our sourcing activities deliver the right balance of

cost, quality, compliance and delivery performance, while supporting our overall business strategy and growth.

You will work closely with management, business stakeholders and procurement colleagues across the organization, giving you the

opportunity to operate in an international and dynamic environment.

The role has a dual reporting line, with business-related matters aligned with Geely HQ IDP and people-related administration

reporting to the local Head of C.O.

The primary objectives of this role is to develop and implement category strategies, including spend and supplier-base analysis,

risk and compliance assessments, and regular executive reporting.

• Work closely with management, business stakeholders and procurement teams to develop and execute roadmaps that deliver cost

savings and department KPIs.

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiations, purchase orders, supplier payment follow-up and

contract management.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A COMMERCIALLY MINDED AND SOLUTION-ORIENTED PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL WHO ENJOYS WORKING IN A FAST-PACED AND

EVOLVING ENVIRONMENT AND EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED IS

We believe that you are a proactive and driven professional who combines commercial awareness with a strong sense of

responsibility and compliance. You are comfortable challenging existing ways of working, negotiating with suppliers and presenting

recommendations to senior stakeholders.

At the same time, you are a humble team player who enjoys collaboration and building strong relationships across functions and

cultures.

Geely Europe Innovation and Collaboration AB is situated within Geely's state-of-the-art innovation campus, Uni3 by Geely, at

Lindholmen in Gothenburg. Here, you will enjoy working in an organization where a collaborative and dynamic work environment

foster creativity and efficiency.

At Geely Europe Innovation and Collaboration AB we value individuals who bring an analytical mindset, self-motivation, and strong

confidence to our dynamic and adaptable team. Whether working independently or collaboratively, your self-motivation, strong

customer service skills, and proactive approach will be highly valued and appreciated. Building and nurturing strong business

relationships is a fundamental aspect of our company culture. Embrace the absence of fixed structures and contribute to our

vibrant and flexible setting, where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

We are proud of our truly multicultural environment. Our organization brings together colleagues from many different nationalities

and professional backgrounds. We believe diversity strengthens our decisions, creativity, and performance.

At Geely, traditions and cultures meet — from Chinese New Year celebrations to Swedish Lucia — creating a workplace where global

perspectives and local values coexist naturally.

If you have any question please reach out to Xiaodi (Didi) Cai Hofvendahl, hiring manager for this position, at

xiaodi.caihofvendahl@geelyeu.com