Plant Buyer

Experis is a different kind of talent company. We have the deep industry knowledge to understand the challenges organisations face and the access to highly skilled professionals to help companies seize opportunities

As a Plant Buyer as a consultant you will manage the supply base for assigned commodity on a daily basis for Purchasing & Supply Management (P&SM).

You are accountable for a purchasing portfolio and the day to day situation work for your commodity to 8 sites in Europe. You support and execute implementation of P&SM supplier strategies. The job has a broad network including contacts within Research & Development Department, Manufacturing, Volvo CE Purchasing, AB Volvo and our suppliers

Description of employment
•Purchasing portfolio in running production for direct purchased material
•Manage the working relationships with suppliers for the given site in cooperation with other site functions
•Perform the activities required for the portfolio: negotiations in line with the Sub Commodity Teams and to optimize the total cost (Quality, Logistics, Cost, and Manufacturing)
•Reducing lead time from suppliers in cooperation with material planners
•Contribute to the achievement of the P&SM key performing indicators
•Collaboration with P&SM Project Buyers, Commodity Buyers, Supplier Development, etc
•Part of Product Maintenance Team regarding product modifications/cost rationalization
•Contribute, giving input and support to P&SM Sub Commodity Teams regarding Volvo CE supplier strategy

Consultant duration
Start date: 2015-06-08
End date: 2015-09-30

This position is a temporary employment for a time period of 3 1/2 months including vacation period (3 working months) with possibility for extension.

Personal skills
•3 years of proven experience in a Purchasing environment
•Strong communication skills and social competence
•Team player
•Creative attitude, energetic and achievement driven
•Commercial and/or technical background
•Business mindset and holistic view
•Knowledge of up to date supply chain strategies and implementation tools
•Working experience in SAP
•Fluent English and Swedish

Education: University Degree or equivalent level of experience

What can Experis offer you?
We offer development opportunities in order for our consultants to be able to deepen and broaden their knowledge so that they grow as individuals and can continue to contribute to our customer's success

Contact
Welcome with your application as soon as possible and please respond in English, we select applications continuously. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Lina Mörkberg at lina.morkberg@se.experis.com

Looking forward reading your application!