Head of Battery Purchasing HD BEV

The transport industry is developing in a higher pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to shape the future of transportation. We are fully committed to the Paris agreement targets and our long-term ambitions are clear. We will become 100% fossil free, 100% safe and 100% more productive. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do in the Volvo Group.


We love our planet, we love to drive change and we love to move forward. By 2030 more than 35% of our global shipments of vehicles should be electric. Furthermore, we want to lead the way to a fossil free society by 2050. We would love to shape this future of transportation together with you!


To enable this exciting future, we at Volvo Group work with electro mobility and now we offer a chance to join us in implementing a sustainable future for everyone.


We are looking for a proven inspirational business leader, a collaborator, a person that can develop partnerships. A person that has purchasing strategic and operational savy. A person that drives progress and that has exemplary business skills, technology know how and leads with passion.

If you thrive on leading, change through collaborative cross-functional teams with individuals who are proud of our products and customer success: then press to apply. At Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing, we have the passion for developing the future of transport solutions.


Job Description


AS Head of Battery Purchasing Heavy Duty Battery Electric Vehicles and Battery cell supply chain you will drive and be responsible to ensure the performance of your team from Quality, Delivery, Cost, Features, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management (QDCF-TSR) standpoint.


You will manage a team of Project and Commodity buyers and contribute to the Strategies; manage the sourcing, project and operational activities through cross-functional collaboration.


As part of the E-mobility Leadership team, you will contribute to our team continuous improvement, and be an active contributor to the department’s success.


As part of the E-mobility ecosystem, you will collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners globally, every day.


Every day you act with a full focus on sustainability, your mission is to contribute fully into Volvo Group ambitions to make our planet a better place.


Who are you?
We are looking for someone that is curious, eager and have passion to be part of Volvo Group’s target to shape the future of transportation with a full focus on sustainability.


You are a business expert that demonstrates impeccable ethical values, treating all individuals and cultures with respect. You have excellent communication skills together with cross-functional networking agility. You are an inspiring leader with strategic thinking and proven track records in change management. You have a strong knowledge and experience in Battery technologies, manufacturing and Supply Chain in the automotive sector. You will enhance innovative ways of working and scrutinize new business models e.g. fostering circular economy approach.


You have a positive outlook on things, “nothing is impossible. You strive for the best with proactive actions, efficiency and speed in execution in order to secure expected performance and you stay accountable for the deliveries. You strive to learn and develop every day and have a sincere interest to contribute to your team members’ personal developmental opportunities, both professionally and personally.


If you do not emanate passion, creativity, commitment, with a social charm you will not make it. We look for a unique person with remarkable talents.

Required knowledge/experience
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, challenge and coach working teams
Understands future trends in the battery industry with the ability to grasp new ideas
Strong strategic thinking, judgement and analytical skills
Ability to build long term trusting relationships. Applies outstanding influencing and partnering skills to deliver results through influence and matrixed organizations
Ability to execute in a global, multi-dimensional and multi-cultural organization
Able to manage complex situations with a winner mindset
Confident decision-making ability, informed by business and financial acumen and a deep understanding of technology and business strategies
Ownership mentality
Multicultural, multifunctional experience required
Able to handle ambiguity’s and hold things together during tough times
Take good decisions in line with internal stakeholders, with risks and opportunities and alternative solutions in mind
Courage and integrity
Eager to learn and work with your own development. Be the best and strive to be humbly perfect
Excellent English (spoken/written)