Head of Digital & IT Purchasing

"Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity.

Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm."

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 
This is Us

Digital and Information Technology (D&IT) Purchasing is a crucial part of the Services, Digital and Investments Purchasing area within Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing.  
The primary objective of the team is to drive end-to-end purchasing activities in the field of information technology. This involves collaborating with stakeholders to develop category/segment strategies and ensuring the operational delivery of hardware and services. The team is dedicated to achieving targets related to Quality, Delivery, Cost, Features, Sustainability, and Risk Management. 
Join us at Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing and be part of something extraordinary! Collaboration and trust are our top priorities as we strive for world-class performance. Our passion drives us to prioritize customer success in every decision we make. We embrace change to stay ahead in the industry and are committed to continuous improvement.  

What you will do

As VP (Head of) Digital and IT purchasing you will drive and manage the performance of your department and you will be a member of the Digital & IT Leadership team of the Volvo Group.  
You will: 
* Be accountable for all digital & IT categories/segments 
* Set strategies, lead strategic sourcing projects, and manage supplier relationships 
* Promote collaboration between Buyers and Managers globally 
* Manage forecasts and operating expenses, ensuring financial targets are met 
* Contribute to the development of the Services Digital and Investments Management function 
* Drive sustainability initiatives 
* Actively contribute to the transformational journey of the Volvo Group 


Who are you?

* You are an inspiring leader. You can motivate others driving them towards success. 
* You are comfortable making quick decisions in collaboration with various stakeholders, considering risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions. 
* You enjoy building strong relationships across different functions and geographical areas, leveraging your network for success. 
* You have a solid background in managing teams, particularly in cross-functional and diverse environments. You excel in communication and team development. 
* You have a University degree in Engineering/Technology and/or Business Administration.  
* You have a great understanding of business challenges in the D&IT domain.  
* You have a background in Purchasing, preferably within IT.

This position is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.  


Do you have any questions? Send me a note!   Last application day is October 6th 2024.
Kenneth Dahlgren, Senior Vice President, Group Trucks Purchasing  
E-mail: kenneth.dahlgren@gmail.com 


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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group's mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions' through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.