Powertrain EATS Commodity Buyer UDS

Do you want to contribute to the Volvo Group innovation and transformation journey? Do you want to be part of a diverse and dynamic global organization? If the answers are yes, then you may be the right person for the UDS Commodity Buyer position within the Exhaust After-Treatment Systems (EATS) team in Volvo Group Purchasing.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
The GTP Powertrain EATS team is indeed looking for a Commodity Buyer, responsible for the Urea Dosing Systems (UDS), located in Goteborg (Sweden).
In this Commodity Buyer role, you will be a key player of the Global cross-functional team and will be part of a passionate and diverse purchasing team. The EATS segment is characterized by a dynamic environment, complex supply chain challenges and fast moving technologies linked to new legislation demands. Our components do have a direct impact on people health, which is driving our commitment. We strive 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 depollution journey.


ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a Commodity Buyer, you will be directly responsible for both the key suppliers on your scope and for contributing to the strategic work on your area. You will be taking the lead in driving one of our major direct material portfolios within Powertrain and you will have to manage a complex supply chain.


Some key responsibilities and activities will be to:
Drive all relevant activities to deliver on QDCFTSR (*) targets during production and after production phases
Guarantee cross-functional interaction between GTP and the Volvo Group, represent Purchasing in relevant cross-functional fora’s
Monitor, identify, report and mitigate risks in cooperation with stakeholders
Animate the supply chain in cooperation with the support functions and the plants
Manage and negotiate product/processes changes. Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to the suppliers
Contribute to the Segment Strategy with the Segment leader
Manage Sourcing activities and drive the cross-functional supplier selection process
Negotiate and secure competitive and quality secured legal agreements
Actively contribute to the team development, support your peers, develop your own skills

*QDCFTSR: Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management


WHO ARE YOU?
We are looking for a strong and flexible team player, curious and eager to learn and improve.
You have a can-do approach: you have a positive mindset, high level of energy, and you are ready to tackle challenges,
You like to do business, have strategic mindset, can build and implement roadmaps,
You demonstrate high communication skills and you are comfortable in global cross-functional and multi-cultural set-up,
You enjoy managing many parallel activities and you have a target-oriented approach,
You have a Master of Science or Business Administration, you are fluent in English, you have minimum 3 years experience in a buyer position,
Former experience in mechanical scopes, technical background and automotive experience are considered as assets.

HOW DO WE WORK?


We create TRUST by the way of working with peers and colleagues. We deliver with world-class PERFORMANCE both hard and soft. We have fun at work and show PASSION in what we do. CUSTOMER SUCCESS is guiding us in the decisions. We CHANGE to stay ahead and we continuously improve every day.


WHY?
Volvo mission is to “drive prosperity through sustainable transport solutions”, which in other words is simply that we’d like to be a part of and contribute to the well-being of our globe and have our grandchildren and grand-grandchildren experiencing it!


WITH WHOM?
You will join a professional team, creating business value in an open, multicultural, dynamic, and rewarding working climate. Our motivation, competence and team spirit are enablers for successful deliverables. We value team players, with energy and creativity, who knows how to have fun. Our trustworthy attitude creates lasting relationship among colleagues, peers and stakeholders.
As the team leader, Trust and Passion are my core values. A constant and fruitful dialogue is essential to get a common view and alignment. The two-way dialogue gives input for my own improvements and development as well as the team member, team and company. Being proactive with a continuous improvement mindset is key for customer success.


ARE WE THE PERFECT MATCH?
If you are eager to take on new challenges, contribute and develop in a fast-moving scope,
If you believe that key conditions to success are to be curious, persistent and have fun in what you do, If you are convinced that together we are stronger,
You will be a great addition to our team and we are really eager to hear from you!

CURIOUS, AND HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL US!
Call us: Jean-Baptiste Corre, +33 665896320


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.