Buyer Digital - Hardware & Software

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.

What’s in it for you

In this role, you will lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects in the Digital area hardware and software. This includes the complete sourcing process; preparation, implementation, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection and contract management.
In your role you will support, develop and implement category and supplier strategies as well as creating and maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
You enjoy working proactively with key stakeholders to understand your product/service, its market, delivery base and potential innovation. By optimizing negotiation tactics you’ll find ways to increase the value for Volvo Cars, including cost, quality and sustainability.
As a persona, you need to dare to question the status quo or specific paths with stakeholders, suppliers, people; and work proactively to build better understanding and work for common solutions.

Do you fit the profile?

-    You have extensive knowledge and experience in the IT/Digital area, preferably in an international environment with a broad IT / Digital competence 
-    You have worked with supplier management and contractual topics and are used to drive fact-based negotiations/discussions 
-    You have a thorough understanding and experience from working with ITIL and Devops as well as Agile from a process and contracts perspective
-    You have worked at least 3+ years with strategic sourcing, procurement and negotiations in the IT/digital area with focus on Software and Hardware including leasing agreements
-    You have minimum 5 years of relevant experience from service/supplier management including contracts, analysis, negotiations and strategies in the IT/Digital area
-    You are used to create plans and work in a structured way
-    You have a strong business acumen as well as an ability to shift between short term focus and long-term ambitions 
-    You have a university degree or equivalent experience
-    You are a true team player and you give and asks for support 
-    You collaborate efficiently in a complex environment with stakeholders, including balancing of interests as well as the capacity to manage deliveries

On a personal level - Competence and experience are important, but personality and passion are key

The mobility industry is changing rapidly, and the competitive environment and our company’s strategy might change fast. Therefore, we are not only valuing your previous experience and competencies but also your personality and your passion to develop and embrace unknown future challenges. Most important is that you share our values, truly believe in and are motivated by our purpose and have an honest ambition to join a dynamic team that is deeply committed to transform and progress the consumer experience in the mobility industry at global scale.

How to learn more and apply

For questions about the position please contact Team Manager, Jesper Rydén at  jesper.ryden@volvocars.com 
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Maria Westermark, maria.westermark@volvocars.com.
We’d like to receive Your application at latest March 4th, 2020.
Interviews will be held continuously.

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