Commodity Buyer Powertrain

In the position as described, you will be part of our Commodity team.
You will lead and support Regional and/or Global sub-commodities and thereby work in the Powertrain Commodity organization in P&SM, in Region Europe which is integrated into the Global Commodity Powertrain.

Main responsibility:
-Define the sourcing strategy together with the Commodity team and stakeholders concerned
-Implement sourcing strategy for its sub-commodities with support of the Plant Buyers, Supplier Development organization and other stakeholders concerned
-Manage the supply base (identification, evaluation, approval and development of strategic suppliers)
-Responsible for Supply Management strategy (4-Box) and for selected sub-commodities
-Drive QDC targets at sub commodity level and track implementation (TCO, Quality, Timing) with support of Plant Buyer, Project Buyer & Supplier Development Engineers
-Negotiate Framework Agreements (FWA), and other commercial contracts etc
-Overall commercial responsible within OTD for selected sub-commodities
-Support Development projects with project agreements (LOI and development contracts) and related commercial topics
-Validate sourcing proposals made by Project teams at gate review (compliance with Commodity sourcing strategy)
-Support sites according to escalation processes
-Support our Aftermarket organization to recover warranty cost from suppliers

Education and Qualifications required:
-Deep understanding of sourcing strategy process combined with a holistic view on its sub-commodities from a commercial view
-Proven experience in sourcing and negotiations for an international group
-Have the required technical skills to understand and support the combined P&SM and R&D strategy requirements and expectations
-Good communication and English skills and also team-minded
-Ability to take ownership and be the driver for agreed projects and actions
-Creative attitude, energetic and achievement driven
-Knowledge and/or experience from the engine business or related driveline components area is preferable
-Good communicator and networker with important stakeholders (Technology, etc.)

Location: Eskilstuna
Languages: English fluently written and spoken
Travel requirement: 25-50%

For more information, please contact:
recruitment.sweden@volvo.com