Lead Commodity Buyer and Segment Leader

Do you want to be a part of creating our future?


The biggest technology shift in decade within public transportation has started and Volvo Group wants to stay in the forefront together with our customers. In a changing world with new customer requirements status quo is not an option. 
 
We support the Volvo Group’s mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions’ through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with people from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.


We have a culture of high performance created through employee engagement. We value Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance. We like to work hard, have fun and we are committed to our customer and to the Volvo Group success. 
 
We are now looking for a new colleague to complete our team. As we are a continental team the position can be located either in Gothenburg or Lyon. The CAB Interior Living team is a team of eight highly dedicated and passionate buyer’s belonging to the Volvo Group Truck Purchasing Vehicle Organization. We value team players, motivated by challenging situations, with energy and creativity, who are willing to drive the change and strive for the best in order to deliver results. 
 
Want to join us? 
 
This probably describes you
To be successful in this position as a Lead Commodity Buyer with Segment Leader responsibilities you need to have a drive, enjoy working with people, you are well organized, dedicated and you have excellent communication and networking skills. You are a true team player and are used to take the lead. 
 
You support the team with your background, experience and knowledge and you contribute to the team with good team spirit. We value team players with energy and creativity, who see opportunities where others see risks, who are willing to drive the change and strive for the best in order to deliver result.
 
By joining our European team, you will have the opportunity to work in a business oriented atmosphere and as a member of the team you will work and develop in a dynamic and multicultural organization. 
 
You believe in action, collaboration and clear communication. An important part for all of us is to interact and collaborate with other parts of the Volvo Group and represent purchasing in related key stakeholder forums. You have a positive attitude and the ability to take full ownership of your deliverables. 
 
In addition to this you also have:
University degree (Bachelor or Masters), preferably in Business or Engineering
Several years purchasing experience, preferably in automotive
Excellent Negotiation skills
Strong communication and networking skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts
Business acumen
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Strategic thinking
Perseverance, energy and a drive to improve
Ownership/Accountability
An aptitude for self-development and a holistic view
Proven ability to establish targets and drive results
International experience is meriting

What will you do?
As a Lead Commodity Buyer with Segment Leader Role you will have some key responsibilities:  
Responsible for the QDCFTSR of the supplier base on your segments during early advanced engineering, sourcing, project and production phases
Drive all relevant activities to deliver on QDCFTSR targets during production phase and after production phase for Revenue Parts
Responsible to make sure the segment strategy is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance using the tools and purchasing/cross functional network during production and after production for Revenue segments
Drive the commodity buyer’s network and stimulate the business knowledge within the team (best practices sharing, benchmarking, market knowledge, cost breakdowns, cost drivers, spend analysis, etc.)
Support Project & Commodity buyers in negotiations and supplier issues when several regions are involved
Identify synergies with other Business Areas when relevant (in co-ordination with Supplier Host, when relevant)

QDCFTSR: Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management.
 
Let’s do some business together!
 
If you are eager to learn, love doing business and have the drive to take on new challenges, you will probably fit here - because this is what we do. We take action and we love problem solving. Nothing is impossible. 
 
Curious and have some questions, call me:
Åsa Hagman Purchasing Manager – CAB interior living. Phone: +46 31 323 3012