Operational Buyer - Base Engine Casting

About us
Aurobay is a pioneering global venture that brings together Volvo Cars’ powertrain business with Geely to develop and manufacture next-generation engines and hybrid solutions. 
As the world moves towards zero emissions, we are re-imagining motion for a brighter future. Exploring how to push our environmental impact towards zero. Designing tomorrow’s powertrain solutions for automotive and beyond.
Today we power hundreds of thousands of vehicles across the globe, and we will supply manufacturers inside and outside Geely with advanced, efficient powertrain solutions. Across China and Sweden, we expect to employ more than 10,000 employees in Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering, Digital and other support functions.

What’s in it for you?
We are now looking for an Operational Buyer within the area Base Engine. A developing and challenging area where you together with a procurement team located in EU and China, together with stakeholders such as R&D, Strategy & Business, Manufacturing & Logistics, will contribute to create world class powertrain solutions.

This role is critical for Volvo Cars & Aurobay to be the leader as a premium powertrain provider. Procurement (DM) is responsible for procurement of all production materials to our Engine plants in EU and in China. Our mission is to purchase the casting components to our plants in Europe and China, with excellent quality to the best possible value. We collaborate in a global surrounding with major stakeholders such as R&D, SQM, Manufacturing Engineering, After Market etc. We work together with our stakeholders to create and deliver supreme value together with our suppliers.
As Operational Buyer, you will be a key member in the Casting Category team. You will be responsible for your deliveries and deadlines. Additionally, you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities outside of your main areas of responsibility in order to broaden your personal skills and advance your development.

What you’ll do
You will drive and develop the purchasing work within base engine. Be responsible for identifying and implementing cost reductions and act as the first point of supplier contact. Further:

-    Responsible for market benchmarks and supplier evaluations
-    Lead and perform commercial negotiations
-    Responsible for cooperation with the internal customers
-    Ordering and handling of agreements etc. 
-    Responsible for developing and optimizing the supplier base.

Do you fit the profile?
To succeed in this role, you have a Business or Technical University degree (or equivalent).You have preferably experience from Commercial and/or Engineering work (2-5 year) including commercial negotiations and legal knowledge. We believe you have a strong business acumen combined with high integrity and can prioritize your own work and delivery on time.

As the main supplier contact you have excellent communication skills in English (written and oral). 

To fit in this complex area, we look for a person, who is commercial and result driven. You are motivated and creative to find new solutions and opportunities and dare to challenge the status quo.
We believe you are a strong team player who is honest, with high integrity and actively work with self-development. We also see that you can handle parallel projects, like challenges and are focused on setting and reaching goals. 

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Joanna Zhu, Senior Manager Procurement - ICE Base Engine, joanna.zhu@volvocars.com  / carina.nina.carlsson@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Feven Selassi at feven.selassie@volvocars.com
Welcome with your application latest Sep 3, 2021. 
Interviews will be held continuously.

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