Global Commodity Buyer - Hydraulic Controls

Do you enjoy working in a global team?
Do you enjoy working in a cross functional, multi culture environment where diversity and inclusion are valued and important factors for a great workplace and for creating customer success?


In Volvo Construction Equipment, we believe in a sustainable future and with the global construction industry as our arena, we work together with our customers and suppliers to turn this belief into reality for people everywhere.
This is our purpose, and we live and breathe it, every day.


Do you share this passion to build the world we want to live?
Then do not hesitate, apply for the job as Global Commodity Buyer in Hydraulic Controls today!


Who are we?
Hydraulic Controls is one of two Hydraulic teams in the Sourcing Global Commodities (SGC) organization within the Purchasing function of Volvo CE. We are responsible for managing segments, or commodities, that are used on all Volvo CE machines and served by truly global suppliers. In Controls we manage segments like Hydraulic Pumps and Motors, Valves, Accumulators, Steering Units and Turning Joints.


As the whole SGC team, the Controls team is a multinational, dynamic, highly motivated and engaged group of people that are acting cross functionally around the world to support Volvo CE’s business. We manage products and systems that will play a vital role in the electrification journey of the construction industry. To do this, we engage in close collaboration with colleagues from all functions in the company, as well as in close partnerships with suppliers.


Position description, job summary
In this role, you will be responsible to develop and lead the implementation of sourcing strategies for a selected number of hydraulic segments, sub-commodities. These sourcing strategies will take the hydraulic segments through the transformation towards electrification and connectivity, where efficient hydraulic systems will be essential for VCE’s future machines and services.


You will be a key person to assure world leading, sustainable and innovative sourcing strategies and supplier base. By collaboration and dialogue with key internal stakeholders in Technology, Advanced engineering, Purchasing and other functions, you create the foundation for our purchasing mantra – Right Supplier, Right Relationship and Right Frist Time. It comes natural to you, to integrate our suppliers in this work, as they are a strong resource as well.
The role will be a global one, but you will have a certain focus on Europe.


As Commodity buyer you are seen as the business owner of your segment. You take the lead to assure continuous improvement of the Quality, Delivery and Cost of suppliers in your segment.


In total, this means you will have an exciting role with one foot in today’s business and one foot in tomorrow’s business.


Who are you?
Well, this is what we hope to learn, but if a customer focused and innovative mindset, a willingness to learn and curiosity is something that describes you well, then we are sure we will get along well!


You do believe that improvements are achieved through continuous collaboration and partnerships, that trust and accountability are important values.


In Volvo CE we believe in empowering people through an inclusive leadership, so you should be motivated to lead your business by working with colleagues and stakeholders all around the world. This means you have great communication and collaboration skills.


To transition smoothly into this role, you have some years of experience from strategic roles in relevant industries. You have experience in negotiating global contracts, and you are structured and not afraid of taking on responsibility.


What is next?
Volvo CE and the industry we are in, is on a clear journey towards a Sustainable future. Many interesting and important tasks are ahead of us if to be able to meet the Science Based Targets. By joining Volvo CE, you will be part of this exciting development!


Volvo CE also offers plenty of opportunities for personal development, so if you want to grow with the company, the door is open.


If you find this interesting, you should come be a part of our team and help us build tomorrow together!


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