Category Buyer Electronics - Comfort Systems

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.

Be part of the change.

Nothing beats being part of positive change. We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. The Direct Procurement organization provide best in class procurement services to stakeholders within the company with different sourcing activities, supplier- market- and spend analysis, contract management as well as governance towards our current and potential suppliers. Right now, we have an exciting job opening for you in the Displays & Comfort Systems Category Team.

What will you do?

In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of day-to-day procurement activities across the Comfort category. The primary focus is to lead and deliver on planned activities but also to tackle ad-hoc and unplanned activities to ensure maximum possible value for Volvo Cars. You will also be expected to help, guide and support your category team colleagues when needed. You will support and implement supplier strategies, including leading cost activities, and creating and maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. You will work 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. 

Do you fit the profile?

You have a degree within Business, Engineering or equivalent combined with a few years of experience from commercial and/or engineering work including commercial negotiations and legal knowledge. You have strong business acumen combined with high integrity and can prioritize your own work and always deliver on time. You are a natural negotiator and skilled at stakeholder management since supplier relations are a key aspect of the job.  Comfort Systems is considered a global commodity, so excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English is a requirement and additional languages are advantageous. You need to be courageous and dare to question the status quo and work proactively and collaboratively to build better understanding and work for common solutions. 

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.

The position is based on-site in Gothenburg.

How to learn more and apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? Please apply for this position through our portal no later than 14th of August 2022, but interviews will be held continuously. Please enclose CV and cover letter written in English and note that due to GDPR we cannot accept application through e-mail. If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity, you are welcome to contact Team Manager Jennie Bergman at jennie.bergman@volvocars.com.  If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Andreas Antefelt at andreas.antefelt@volvocars.com. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

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