Product Compliance Specialist Vehicle Aftermarket - Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. 

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.   

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion? 

We are now looking for a …

Product Compliance Specialist Vehicle Aftermarket - Automotive  Business
 

SKF Vehicule Aftermarket (VA) is a trusted OE supplier that serves the Automotive Aftermarket with high-quality products and premium services for cars and commercial vehicles globally. With over 20,000 variations, our unmatched product range delivers comprehensive system and repair solutions. We prioritize ease of access to required parts, ensuring timely availability and efficient repairs. SKF VA boasts extensive network of over 10,000 distributors and dealers worldwide. This expansive reach ensures that our spare parts for cars, trucks, and two-wheelers are readily available in workshops across the globe.

To be able to meet the rapidly changing market demands, which results out of digitalization, our business model is going through a transformation. We are on the journey to become a real trading unit with a high variety of product types and references. In this context, the ability to handle customer requests for evidence of our products’ compliance and to demonstrate our sustainability commitment across regions is increasingly critical. This role will play a key part in that journey, acting as a central enabler in ensuring that VA delivers trusted, compliant, and sustainable products to our customers worldwide. You will be at the heart of coordinating efforts across the organization, regions, and the full supply chain, making a tangible impact on how we operate today and evolve for the future.

Key responsibilities 

• Complete Product Material Compliance investigation operationally in the Business Unit Vehicle Aftermarket. Establish and maintain full Product Material Compliance mapping of the product portfolio for material regulations like EU REACH, EU POP, EU RoHS, TSCA and others
• Collect, review, approve and maintain material and substance information from internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Update and maintain Product Material Compliance databases such as IMDS and EnvComp for VA and any potential database/tool in the future
• Coordinate and support VA sales in the handling of customer material compliance requests.
• Coordinate and communicate technical requirements relating to Product Material Compliance with VA Engineering and Product Development
• Coordinate with VA Purchasing to ensure suppliers receive Product Material compliance standards/requirements/checklists.
• Support and coordinate Product Material Compliance training for relevant internal organizations such as Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, & Management as needed.
• Assist in identifying potential compliance risks related to materials and substances and escalate findings to Group PMC and IMDS Manager
• Support Group in continuous improvement of the Product Material Compliance management processes, standards and directives and implement these within the VA business unit.
• Support Group in any future tools for PMC digitalization
• Stay informed about changes in material regulations and customer requirements with guidance and training provided by the Group PMC and IMDS Manager
• Coordinate and align PMC KPIs and targets for VA with the Group and ensure those targets are met
• Support other related sustainability topics/projects 

Requirements 

• Degree in Engineering or related field or significative experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing or Quality
• An ability to understand legal requirements and their applicability, specifically in relation to articles (tariff code, components, finished products).
• Project management and good communication skills to coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Experience in working in the Full Value Chain including both manufacturing and transactional environments is a plus
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

You will enjoy working here if you 

• Have a strong self motivation and an action oriented mindset, combined with a high level of personal accountability.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills, along with the courage to apply your own thinking and recommendations

Our offer 

• Relevant training as well as spport by experienced colleagues and access to global tools and processes.
• A collaborative, international work environment where you work closely with cross functional teams across regions, expanding your network and contributing to meaningful initiatives.
• A role with real impact, helping to drive our transformation journey by ensuring compliant, sustainable products and strengthening trust with customers and partners.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF  

 
Some additional information 

This position will be located preferably in Saint Cyr sur Loire or Gothenburg

Please note that we do not accept applications via email, due to GDPR.

 
Is this you?

  
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than the 19th of February. We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.
 
 
At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.