AUROBAY TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION SUPPLIERS

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Welcome

Dear Suppliers

Horse Powertrain's Aurobay Technologies division is committed to building strong, long-term relationships with our suppliers to support the delivery of innovative, sustainable and competitive powertrain solutions that add value for our customers, in line with our company strategy.

Divisions

All information on this page is relevant to both of Aurobay Technologies division's China and Sweden divisions, unless explicitly stated as relating to only one of them.

Our suppliers have an important role to play in our value chain. Together we seek to deliver competitive solutions which support our shared ambition for further growth, with a sustainable footprint.

Play an important role in our demand chain

Selecting the best suppliers

The Aurobay Technologies division's procurement team sets high standards for our suppliers, and selects them rigorously. We constantly monitor the market and evaluate potential new suppliers. We look for suppliers who share our values and vision, and are committed to delivering the highest quality and services – backed up by a sustainable approach, high cost-effectiveness and customer focus.

Our partnership approach

The Aurobay Technologies division aims to develop its suppliers as partners. We build sustainable relationships, based on mutual trust, collaboration and transparency. We work together to ensure that our actions are implemented on time, with the right sustainability footprint and at the right cost. We cultivate a mindful, adaptable culture that thrives on leading by example to learn from each other, and together continuously improve.

Working with the Aurobay Technologies division

For now Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden is still working with Volvo Cars' terms and conditions. These pages set out Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden's requirements and processes for suppliers, which complement those from Volvo Cars.

General Terms and Conditions – Indirect procurement of goods and services (Sweden)

The supply of goods or services specified in the Purchase Order is governed by the written agreement between Purchaser and Supplier. If no such written agreement exists, the supply of goods or services is governed by Aurobay Technologies division Sweden’s General Conditions for purchase of products and services:

Supplier Requirements

Quality and sustainability

The Aurobay Technologies division has high expectations of suppliers and sets rigorous requirements relating to quality and compliance, value, sustainability and innovation.

Quality requirements

The Aurobay Technologies division has high expectations of suppliers and sets rigorous requirements relating to quality and compliance, value, sustainability and innovation.

 

All direct material suppliers should:

 

  • Be certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949 or work together with Aurobay to become certified.

  • Comply with Aurobay’s global terms and conditions, including guidelines and our Code of Conduct for suppliers.

  • Be transparent with facts and data.

  • Be proactive in addressing issues and driving efficiency.

  • Strive for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, while maintaining high standards.

  • Lead technological innovations and reduce waste.

  • Deliver on time and in the correct quantities to shorten lead times.

  • Operate a best-in-class cost improvement policy.

Quality assurance (Sweden)

SAP Business Network is Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden's global quality assurance tool to collaborate with our supplier to perform and submit assessments and certificates.

 

For qualification, you as a supplier need to register on SAP Business Network to respond to an assessment. As part of the assessment initiation, you will receive an invite from Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden's team to start the registration process.

 

Additional information about Quality Assurance processes will soon be made available at Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden’s supplier portal.

 

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Sustainability: Our code of conduct for suppliers (Sweden)

We recognize that Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden has a social impact throughout the value chain. All our suppliers are required to follow our Code of Conduct for Suppliers – which clarifies our expectations relating to responsible business behaviors and ethics.

 

Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden further requires our suppliers to ensure that their products are manufactured under conditions that demonstrate respect for human rights, secure health and safety and protect the environment. We expect all first-tier suppliers to cascade our sustainability requirements upstream in the supply chain.

 

Sustainability: The environment

Our supply chain constitutes a significant part of the overall impact of our products. We expect our suppliers to take responsibility for their effect on the environment and to actively contribute to reducing our shared environmental impact.

 

By working closely together with our suppliers towards carbon neutrality, circular resource flows and increasingly transparent and responsible business, we strive to eradicate any negative impact on our planet.

BECOME A SUPPLIER

Supplier process

All over the world, demands are increasing for companies to take concrete actions to tackle climate change and environmental regulations are being strengthened. Ambitious sustainability commitments are increasingly important to attract customers, partners and employees.

 

To become a supplier to the Aurobay Technologies division, you will need to go through a demanding screening and evaluation process to ensure you meet our high standards. You will also need to strictly follow our processes and Code of Conduct throughout your partnership with us.

 

  1. Prequalifying phase
    Review our supplier requirements. Our company culture and guidelines are the starting point for our collaboration. We set high standards for ourselves and our business partners.
  2. Undergo initial screening
    At this stage, you will need to accept our requirements and Supplier Code of Conduct.
  3. Invitation and evaluation
    Aurobay Technologies division procurement will evaluate whether there is a need for sourcing components or services that match your company capabilities. You may be required to participate in more detailed qualification procedures to ensure you meet our standards.
  4. Request for quotation
    You may be invited to a sourcing scenario via a Request for Quotation (RfQ). We may continue to evaluate your fit and capabilities to prepare for continuous collaboration.
  5. Qualification and continuous development
    Once we appoint you as a supplier, we will continue to evaluate your performance to ensure you meet our needs and standards. We will expect continuous improvement over time.

Already a supplier?

The Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden's Supplier Portal has now launched. For questions, or to gain access, kindly reach out to partnerportal@aurobay.com.

FINANCE

All below finance information is for Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden.

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For Indirect Material

General Invoicing Requirements
Learn more about invoicing requirements here.

 

Contacts


  • If you have questions about orders, please contact supplierorder@aurobay.com.
  • For Finance-related questions about how to manage invoices, and for all finance queries, please contact supplierinvoice@aurobay.com.
  • Please send the invoice to invoice.se@aurobay.com.

Direct Material

All invoice handling related to self-billing will be supported by Aurobay Technologies division, Sweden. For further questions reach out to supplierinvoice@aurobay.com.

 

Please note that paper invoices are not accepted and they will be rejected.

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Please be aware that we will only accept invoices that have one PO (Indirect Material), or one Delivery Note (Direct Material) included.

 

You should scan the invoice and send it to invoice.cn@aurobay.com and then send a hardcopy to us by express except e-invoice. Please note that there can only be one invoice in each pdf, and each e-mail should only contain of one pdf.

 

For further questions reach out to supplierinvoice.cn@aurobay.com.