Commodity Buyer

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Commodity Buyer
Position Description
Imagination, hard work and technology innovation will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter and more connected. It is up to us!


Come and join us at Volvo Buses to pursue this path – we are now hiring a Commodity Buyer for the Chassis Platform & Projects Team, with location Gothenburg (SE). The team is responsible for the procurement of parts for current and future generations of public transport solutions produced at Volvo Buses chassis plants in Borås and Curitiba. Together we make sure that we utilize the best supplier base for each commodity and help generate the best possible result for the team, the company and our society. Our organization is made up by people who believe in great people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of a diverse and creative workplace that brings out the best in everyone.


As a Commodity Buyer for Volvo Buses you will be responsible for the operational purchasing of a portfolio of suppliers and commodities, delivering to production sites globally. You will be a part of our diverse team with motivated buyers and purchasing project managers. We will gladly share our expertise and experience with you and are looking forward to learning from yours.


You will work with suppliers on a day-to-day basis and develop our business relations with our suppliers and drive/support in negotiations. To have good working relations with our suppliers is important, so to meet with them on a regular basis and contribute to develop our supplier strategy is a part of this role. You will also contribute in many different and exiting new development projects and source components to our production. The internal network is vital, and we expect you to be able to effectively communicate in a cross-functional setting.

So, who are you?


We are curious to get to know you! We assume that you are driven and take own initiatives You are a target-oriented individual with a business mindset. We imagine that you are well organized and have a general technical understanding. You are an open-minded team player with good communication skills.

Required competencies
A positive attitude to new challenges and a can-do attitude
Accountability and focus on result
Commercial understanding and negotiating skills, both in preparation and execution
Great networking skills and ability to work in cross functional teams
Openness to and interest in different cultures
An ability to balance relevant variables in sourcing/negotiations – quality, deliveries, cost, features, technology, sustainability and risk
Fluent in English and Swedish.
General technical understanding and interest



For this position we are looking for candidates with a university degree in Business and/or Engineering and a minimum of a few years work experience within Purchasing and/or Supply Chain having a holistic view.


This is a great opportunity so give me a call and I will gladly tell you more about us and this position!




For further information, please contact:
Sara Hollmann, Director Chassis Platform & Projects +46 31 3233349


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.


About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.