Global Procurement Lead

Our world is a world of change & Logistics operations are at the forefront of that change.


Our organization is based on people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company; we rely on diversity and together we create a workplace that brings the best out of 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 reality for people everywhere. That is our purpose, and we live and breathe it, every day. With that, we are “Building Tomorrow”!


Do you want to be a part of building the world we want to live in?


The Role of logistics and material management is increasingly becoming recognized as not only a key to successful operations but as a major contributor to innovation through the development and adoption of new technological innovation.


The role requires the ability to not only recognize the opportunity for improvement but also to lead the successful adoption of the solution. Inline with Volvo CE culture we expect the successful candidate to a key member of our global logistics team, balance the ‘Perform’ & ‘Develop’ procurement scope.


An important aspect of the role is to be able to balance and contribute with today’s business opportunities, by collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate the material inbound flow for certain multi-site supply chains, taking a holistic view, managing the supply allocation, and identifying and driving improvement activities. In addition to develop activities supporting a sustainable supply chain management approach through the application of both conventional and cutting-edge technologies, such as big data, AI, automation etc.


This position is Volvo CE material ordering supply chain expert and key point of contact for Volvo CE sites, Purchasing and Volvo Group networks related to material supplier activities on a global level. She/He will act as a coach supporting key initiatives involving material control for multiple sites.


Main Tasks
Lead global allocation and crisis forums with our sites and multi-site suppliers, site logistics and transport service organization and collaboration with internal crisis teams.
Continuously develop standards of work and communication to sites, suppliers and purchasing community.
Develop approach to include logistics wanted position for procurement and communicate with Purchasing and other stakeholders within the sourcing cases projects.
Analyze and support development activities to optimization our supply chain material management & Logistics, including transportation and inventory holding throughout the supply chain.
Take the lead in any multi-site logistics issues concerning suppliers such as volume reduction/increases/transport issues etc. and hold Logistics review meetings.

General Key Skills
Strong practical knowledge of Lean Concepts
Proven ability to collaborate, influence and motivate others
Strong reporting and presentation skills
Training & Coaching skills
Project/Change Management
Pragmatic Gemba approach

Key Technical Skills
SAP MM or other global MRP material management module
O365, excel advanced, Power BI, Power Automate
Advanced knowledge of supplier material delivery processes
Material flow and work standards
Transportation, packaging, lead-time set up concepts for efficient supply flow
Preferable APICS/CPIM certified
Inbound material flows holistic view

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE


Experience and Professional Qualifications required for the position:
Experienced in Supply Chain, Production planning or Purchasing
Ideally, candidate will also have additional experience in production planning, material control or purchasing roles

Additional Requirements:
Preferred location is in one of the Volvo CE sites in EU
Fluency in English is required, other languages are a plus

For more information please contact:
Iva Zarev, Head of Inbound Logistics, +49 1726863501


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