Category Buyer - Vehicle Tophat Exterior Accessories

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.

The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group we have bold targets when it comes to innovation and sales and customer satisfaction. To make this happen, we need talented people on board. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo Cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. Join us on this exciting journey into the future! 

With our purpose “Freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way", we work with people who care about other people and about the world in which we live. People that want to make a difference.


What we do 

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 cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo. 

The products we buy in the Exterior Accessories Team are roof boxes, towing hooks, bicycle carrier and many other accessory components for our cars. As a category buyer you will have the global responsibility to coach the team from setting the strategies, making the sourcing´s, launching programs, supplier maintenance and commercial performance of your supplier portfolio. 

Do you fit the profile

Collaboration and building trust are key competencies in this role. You are a prestigeless team player with excellent networking abilities and strive for cross-functional cooperation.  With your passion for identifying, enabling and creating new solutions you also see new business opportunities in this field. You are known to always take ownership of your deliveries and have a strong strategic mindset.
To perform these missions, you will do both administrative, analytic and strategic/tactical actions on a daily basis. We strive to follow the Agile way of working guided by the SAFe framework. 
You possess a strong business acumen with an understanding of the many dimensions of business issues while having the ability to make sense out of complexity, including legal and contractual aspects. You have a commercial experience and enjoy negotiating and challenge the suppliers, always with great respect and a focus on achieving win-win agreements. 

How to learn more and apply

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Nils Stoltz at nils.stoltz@volvocars.com
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Maria Westermark at maria.westermark@volvocars.com
We want your application before Oct 25th, 2021, but interviews will be held continuously.
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted in respect to GDPR.