IPS Purchasing Manager Projects - Electromobility

The transport industry is developing in a higher pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to help drive prosperity through sustainable transport solutions. We want to contribute to the well-being of our globe so our grandchildren and grand-grand children can enjoy this beautiful planet. To enable this future, we at Volvo Group work with electro mobility and now we offer a chance to join us in creating a sustainable future for everyone.
We at Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) are expanding our electro mobility group and are looking for an IPS Purchasing Manager Projects (PMP) within Electromobility. Could it be you? Join us and make a difference for our society! 
 
Our offer to you 
The area of electro mobility is characterized by a dynamic environment with fast moving technology, new business models and varying demands from customers. We try to be in the front seat of this development and this is where you come into the picture. We offer a chance to together with us be a part of developing and setting the course for our society’s future electronic transport solutions.
This is a new role for us, which means an opportunity for you to take lead in shaping, affecting and building your work situation. We believe that engagement and success comes from involvement and being able to affect your situation – which is why we will shape the role together.

What will you work with as IPS PMP within electromobility? 
As PMP within electromobility, you will drive and coordinate the overall journey of IPS electromobility purchasing. You will focus on identifying purchasing opportunities for collaboration, drive synergies, identify roadblocks and drive strategic investigations within electromobility.
Actively contribute on strategy development, commercial roadmaps, sourcing projects and supplier selection. Lead various management coordination activities and work with continuous improvements within, but not limited to, IPS electromobility purchasing.
As part of the e-mobility ecosystem, you will collaborate with large network of internal colleagues and external partners globally. You will interact on all levels in the organization and report to the IPS VP Products & Operational Services.

This is us 
Are you like us - engaged in your work and professional in everything you do? If yes – Volvo Group Trucks
Purchasing is the right place for you. By selecting high performing suppliers who deliver the best possible products and services with the right quality we add real business value to our customers. That gives the Volvo Group a competitive advantage.
We are a group located both in Gothenburg and Lyon who likes to work hard and have fun together. We are committed to our customer and the Volvo Group success. We also work cross functional within and outside the Volvo Group.
You will work with a high performing team aiming at world-class purchasing – sounds exciting, doesn’t it?


This is you 
Since we don’t know you yet we might not have everything right about your background and experience. But we do know that we need someone with the ability to drive change and who dares to try things no one has done before. The most important thing for us is that you are:
A flexible person with a can-do attitude
Always trying to improve, both yourself and your work environment
Responsible, dependable and outstanding communication & influencing ability
Able to handle uncertainty and hold things together during tough times
Able to lead complex cross-functional activities in a fast-moving environment
Strong strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills
A true team player with belief that the best results are achieved together while having fun

We also believe you have an adequate academic education and preferably experience from the area of purchasing and project management. If you have passion for e-mobility or international experience is also definitely an advantage.


Do you want to be a part of this journey to become world leader in electro mobility?
Then you should apply today. We are moving into the future and this is a chance to join us on our ride - jump on!


Are you curious to hear more about the job? Or the department? Or maybe you have other questions? Contact me: 
Ilvana Delic, VP Products & Operational Services (Acting)
Email: Ilvana.delic.2@volvo.com