Commodity Buyer

Commodity Buyer Sheet Metal, Tubes and Pipes
Here at Volvo CE, we are driven by the idea that by imagination, hard work and technology innovation, we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter and more connected. It is up to us!
Our organization is built by 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.
We believe in a sustainable future, and with the global construction industry as our arena, we work together with our customers to turn this belief into a reality for people everywhere. That is our purpose, and we live and breathe it every day.


This is us
We are a passionate, diverse and engaged team responsible for supplier management, strategic sourcing, Commercials, Quality and Delivery overall responsibility on Suppliers.
We are passionate at stretching and developing ourselves as a team.
We are a team that works very cross functional and support each other. We are a team that values a lot ownership, independence of decision, value-based leadership and business mindset. We work in a regional set-up with colleagues from different countries and culture.


Role description
As a Commodity Buyer for Metal parts in VCE region Europe, you will be responsible for the strategy setting and deployment. You will develop and manage the supplier base. You will collaborate with key stakeholders from different functions. You will lead and build the long-term plan of this sub-commodity to contribute to the cost optimization of Volvo machines.


Who are you?
We are curious to get to know you!
We assume that you have great cooperative and communication skills as you are dealing with multiple contacts both outside and inside of your organization. You have the ability to lead and are not afraid of taking on responsibility. You are used to working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
You have a strategic mindset and as a person you are target oriented and believe there is always room for improvements. You are self-driven and able to propose solutions.


Required knowledge/experience
Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or economics
Fluent in English verbal and written communication
Negotiations skills
General technical understanding and interest
As a person, you are curious about new subjects and a quick learner who can work autonomously.

Geographic location
Flexible in one of VCE sites in Sweden (Braås, Arvika, Eskilstuna, Hallsberg)

Is this your next job?
Do you fit the profile? Are you ready for the challenge? Volvo CE is heading towards an existing future; do you want to be part of it? Then we are hoping to hear from you!


For more information call:
Ms. Hui-i TSAI ; hui-i.tsai@volvo.com; +33 6 71 61 92 18
Mr. Michel HARDY ; Michel.hardy@volvo.com; +33 6 76 96 05 88


Trade union contacts:
Unionen, Kicki Höller +46 16 541 4444
Akademikerna, Patrik Sandberg, +46 16 541 6229
Ledarna, Pasi Järvelä, +46 16 541 5682


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