Project and Commodity buyer – Vendor, Axle and Transmission

What we offer
Our Vendor, Axle and Transmission team is characterized by a close collaboration to our supplier base to integrate an optimized solution that will bring a real value to our product offering. Together with our supply base, we are pioneering the electrification of our drivelines for all products within the Volvo Group while implementing new ways of working based on Partnership principles. An integrated retardation system and a gearbox into an electrical driven axle is an example of new products we are involved with that is transforming our products and the Volvo Group.


As a passionate team, we strive to bring value to our end customers by challenging the status quo and this is where you come into the picture.


We offer a chance to be, together with us, an active part of developing and setting the course for our society’s future sustainable transport solutions by becoming a Project and Commodity buyer on Vendor, Axle and Transmission.


Position Description
Being a Project & Commodity buyer for Vendor, Axle and Transmissions, you have an end-to-end approach with complex systems such as complete engine, gearboxes and axle. You manage platform solutions developed by the supplier base & work together with your stakeholders on how to integrate those solutions in the Volvo range of product to create value for our customers. You support our Brands & BAs with the most competitive products.


What does it mean?
Together with your purchasing and cross-functional network, you will proactively drive all relevant activities, use all needed tools and means to continuously secure a best-in-class supplier QDCFTSR performance during the full part of the life cycle.
QDCFTSR = Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management. You will also be responsible for production and after production activities such as handling supplier crises, supplier integration projects, follow-up of contracts and agreements with suppliers and ensure implementation.


Who are we?
Are you like us – engaged in your work and professional in everything you do, to deliver world class purchasing? If yes – Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing is the right place for you.


In the Vendor Axle and Transmission team, we can’t promise you an effortless job, but we can promise you:
A professional team, creating value in an open, multicultural, dynamic, and rewarding working environment.
Truly exciting challenges to work within a global environment that provides you with developmental opportunities both professionally and personally.
As the team leader, I believe trust associated with constant and fruitful dialogue is key to development.
Our trustworthy attitude creates lasting relationships among colleagues, peers and stakeholders.



Be sure we will be giving as much as we will be demanding. We are here to make a difference!


Who are you?
Someone with the ability to drive changes and who dares to try things no one has done before.
A flexible person with a can-do attitude who sees opportunities where others see risks.
Is comfortable in conflict and like to negotiate.
Always trying to improve both yourself and your work environment.
A true team player with the belief that the best results are achieved together while having fun.
We also believe you have an adequate academic education.
Experience in the automotive industry is a competitive advantage.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.



Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?
Well don’t wait, send in your application today.


For this position, we are looking for the best candidates.
Location can be either Lyon, France or Gothenburg, Sweden.