Buyer

Help us power sustainable mobility.

Do you dream big? Would you like to help shape a new business? Are you looking for a springboard for your future career?

Aurobay is looking for a Buyer within EMS (Engine Management System) area - a developing and challenging area where you together with a Procurement team will contribute to create world class powertrain solutions. The team is located in EU and China, with stakeholders such as R&D, Strategy & Business, Manufacturing & Logistics.

This role is critical for Aurobay to be a premium powertrain provider. Direct Material Procurement (DM) is responsible for procurement of all production materials to our plants in EU and in China. Our mission is to procure components with excellent quality to the best possible value. We collaborate in a global surrounding with major stakeholders such as R&D, SQM, Manufacturing Engineering, After Market etc. We work together with our stakeholders to create and deliver supreme value together with our suppliers. As EMS buyer, you will be a key member in the EMS category team. You will be responsible for your deliveries and deadlines. Additionally, you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities outside of your main areas of responsibility to broaden your personal skills and advance your development.

What you’ll do

- Drive and develop the procurement work within EMS category team
- Responsible for identifying and implementing cost reductions
- Be the first point of supplier contact
- Responsible for market benchmarks and supplier evaluations
- Lead and perform commercial negotiations
- Responsible for cooperation with the internal customers
- Ordering and handling of agreements etc.
- Responsible for developing and optimizing the supplier base


Do you fit the profile?

To fit in this complex area, we look for a person, who is commercial and result driven. You are motivated and creative, and you like to find new solutions and opportunities, and dare to challenge the status quo. You are a strong team-player who is honest, with high integrity. You are also focused on self-development. And you have the ability to handle complex projects, challenges and are focused on setting and reaching goals.

To succeed in this role, you have:

- Business or Technical University degree (or equivalent).
- You have experience from commercial work (2-5 years) including commercial negotiations and legal knowledge.
- You have a strong business mindset combined with high integrity.
- You can prioritize your own work and delivery on time.
- As the main supplier contact you have excellent communication skills. Native-level (written and oral) English is a requirement.
- You like communication, and are a curious person with high integrity, loyalty, systematical and agile thinking.
- You are self - driven and structured individual who enjoys collaborating with colleagues. You have positive attitude and want to be a part of the journey to build Aurobay, we hope that you’ll join our journey.


We encourage diversity and believe that the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our people bring make us stronger as a company.

How to apply

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact our Recruiting Manager Mumin Tigin, mumin.tigin@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Felicia Eriksson, felicia.eriksson@volvocars.com.

Deadline to submit your application is October 30th, 2022, but the selection process will be running continuously. Please note that due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.

Good luck with your application!

About Aurobay

Aurobay brings together Volvo Cars' powertrain business with Geely to develop and produce world-class powertrain solutions for a global market. We’re a pioneering global supplier of propulsion technology, development services and contract manufacturing with manufacturing capabilities in two continents. We create value for customers and consumers by producing high-efficiency, low-emission engines that already power millions of vehicles. Now, our goal is to re-imagine motion for the future with powertrain technologies that are both sustainable and practical.