Transportation is at the heart of contemporary society. Imagine using your expertise to propose sustainable transportation and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you aim to make a difference on a global scale, working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborative teams, then we might be the perfect match!Transportation is at the heart of contemporary society. Imagine using your expertise to propose sustainable transportation and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you aim to make a difference on a global scale, working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborative teams, then we might be the perfect match!
**What you will do**:
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
As a buyer, you will be responsible for a challenging portfolio, to manage suppliers relationship, portfolio continuous improvement & performance.
You will contribute to segment strategies and collaborate very closely with your cross-functional stakeholders.
**Your key responsibilities will include the following activities**:
- Responsible to make sure that the segment strategy is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross functional network.
- Identify, mitigate and monitor risks.
- Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers.
- Drive Cost reduction ideas generation (deep dive and portfolio analysis).
- Lead cross functional work with other functions (engineering, logistic, manufacturing) to implement such ideas.
- Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to the suppliers.
- Actively contribute to the team development, by bringing improvement ideas, support your peers, sharing best practice.
- Propose and drive CO2 reduction ideas to improve the sustainability of our products.
**Who are you**:
If you have a burning desire to be a part of developing and setting the course for our society's future efficient and sustainable transport solutions together with us.this is the right place to be!
You are passionate, value-driven, and have a keen eye for details to work on transformation in the purchasing area.
You work with a passionate team of purchasing professionals having a good understanding of the dynamic environment with fast-moving technology, new business models, varying demands from customers, and a full focus on quality, safety, and sustainability among others.
**Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring**:
- We are looking for a strong and flexible team player, eager to learn and improve.
- You have a can-do approach with a positive mindset, a high level of energy, and you are ready to tackle challenges,
- You have 2 to 3 years of experience as a Buyer, preferably in an automotive or industrial environment
- You like to do business, you demonstrate superior communication skills and you are comfortable in cross-functional and multi-cultural set-up,
- You enjoy managing many parallel activities and you have a target oriented approach,
- You have a business or engineering academic and professional background
- You are fluent in English
**Who We Are and What We Believe In**:
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity gives each of us the opportunity to bring our true selves to work and thrive in a safe, supportive environment, free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing barriers that might prevent you from joining us, so even if you don't meet 100% of the listed requirements, we encourage you to apply.
**Volvo Group Purchasing** is a team of change-makers thriving in a fast-paced, exciting business environment. We are a truly global team, passionate about innovation, sustainability, and people, where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. Together with our supplier partner ecosystem, we shape the world we want to live in, delivering value to customers, society, and the Volvo Group.