Buyer to our client in the automotive industry

Do you want to work with market-leading suppliers in a complex area, with components having a big impact on the final product? Our client and their Road Contact team is now looking for a new buyer for Tires.

About the role

The Road Contact team is a part of the Vehicle Platform team with responsibility for all procurement related activities.

In this role, you will lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects including preparation, implementation, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, sustainability and contract management.

You will support, develop and implement supplier strategies, create and maintain commercial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

You enjoy working proactively with key stakeholders to understand your product/function, its market, delivery base, and potential innovation, to find ways to increase the value of Volvo Cars, including cost, quality, and sustainability.

The role performs market analysis, prioritization, and identification of optimal negotiation tactics as well as handling business in current production.

As a person, you need to dare to question the status quo or specific paths with stakeholders, suppliers, people; and work proactively to build a better understanding and work for common solutions.

The role is a consultancy assignment with start as soon as possible and stretches until October 2025. 

About you
We believe you have a University degree in the relevant area and minimum 5 years of relevant work experience preferably from purchasing/procurement.

You possess negotiation skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and also have the ability to handle many issues/projects in parallel. You are of course fluent in English (written and spoken) with great communication skills in general.

Important for the role:

• Performance-driven with great communication and excellent cooperation skills.
• Business mindset, with high integrity and professionalism.
• You enjoy working co-operatively in teams as well as independent driving and completing tasks with a positive mindset.

We will attribute great importance to personal suitability.

Contact details

If you have questions about the assignment or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact responsible recruiter:

Evelina Hjortskog via Evelina.Hjortskog@adecco.se 

Welcome with your application!