Business Developer - Ethical and Responsible Business

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Are you a true change-maker, with a passionate belief, that Volvo Cars can have a planet positive impact as a company, and a person with a global mindset and good communication skills that enjoys working with business partners from all regions? Then we have a job for you as a Business Developer - Ethical and Responsible Business.

In this role, you will take ownership and contribute to the following areas:
•    Leading the work to secure that our supply chains are responsible and ethical at all levels and tiers, aiming for full transparency and traceability.
•    Developing strategies and tools to be used by buyers and decision-makers to ensure that ethical and responsible business is fully integrated in the Procurement operations. 
•    Ensuring that Volvo Cars is well prepared for upcoming legislations related to global supply chains e.g. EU mandatory due diligence legislation. 
•    Developing and following up on relevant KPIs in the area of ethical and responsible business.
•    Increasing sustainability know-how among colleagues and suppliers. 
•    Investigate and execute new opportunities in responsible business practices, in collaboration with our suppliers, our sustainability champions and external collaboration platforms e.g. Drive Sustainability.

You are expected to have documented knowledge:
•    Be highly knowledgeable in the sustainability field and know how to balance and merge environmental, social and economic business aspects to shape the future of mobility.
•    Have significant experience from working with global supply chains and setting up structures and due diligence activities in line with internationally recognized principles to ensure responsible business. 
•    Have prior experience of working with supplier sustainability evaluations and risk assessments as well as have deep knowledge in the area of human rights.  
•    Be forward-looking with a proven track record in how to transform operations to contribute to responsible business practices.
•    Have a structured way of working, strong collaboration skills, and at the same time an ability to take ownership and independently drive projects.  
•    Be used to analyze complex sustainability data to gain insights for business purposes and decision-making
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We value if you also have experience in conducting and controlling ethical business responsibilities in the supply chain. Up to date knowledge of upcoming due diligence legislation within EU and other countries
Experience from working with conflict minerals and working conditions in Africa is an advantage.


How to learn more and apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? 
Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than the 10th of February 2022.
For questions about the position please contact Director Procurement, Ulrik Persson at ulrik.persson@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Maria Westermark, Senior Recruiter at Volvo Cars at maria.westermark@volvocars.com. 


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