Buyer

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.

At Procurement, you are part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services - at the right cost, quality and technology is essential for the success of Volvo Car Group. Ultimately, it's all about building the right relationships with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who want “freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way”.

What’s in it for you?
The role:
The Vehicle Structure team is looking for a Buyer with responsibility of components within the Trim and Sealing Team. The Vehicle Structure team is a part of the Global Platform Team within Procurement. You will be part of an ambitious and result driven team of buyers located in Sweden, China and US and you will have the possibility to use your former experience and grow in a dynamic environment.

What you’ll do
In this role, you will be managing sealing components through the whole process from the development phase and industrialisation phase to the running production phase.

You will be working in a cross functional team with other people from procurement, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and others. 

In this role, you will work with stakeholders and suppliers to understand your product/service, its market, supply base and innovation to find ways to increase value for Volvo Cars - including cost, quality, and sustainability.

By leading negotiations and building relationships with an international supplier base, you will be responsible for continuous improvement of the overall performance and competitiveness in the value chain. 

You will also be handling order management and capacity assurance.

On a personal level
We are looking for a person, who is commercial, and result driven with 5-10 years of procurement experience and several years of negotiation skills are required for this position

You need to:
* be a strong team player with strong collaborate skills and ensures of accountability 
* have a strong business insight and a financial acumen
* have strong influencing skills
* have a strategic mindset with the possibility to builds trust
* actively seeking new ways to grow with a strong internal drive
* strong negotiations and commercial skills 
* analytical and fact-based oriented 
* have the ability to independently drive and perform tasks in a structured way while managing competing priorities


Do you fit the profile?
You have a commercial or technical university degree or equivalent working experience.
Experience from Procurement is meritorious.

How to learn more and apply
For questions regarding the position please contact Yvonne Olsson Adolphsson, Team Manager for Vehicle Structure at yvonne.olsson.adolphsson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Dalila at dkendic@volvocars.com.
We want your application April 24th at the latest. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.