Project Buyer

Have you recently graduated from a University and are eager develop your skills and career further by finding THAT right place to work? If yes – then the Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) is the right place for you. We are a global team of 1 300 high performing employees aiming at world-class Purchasing. We like to work hard, have fun and are committed to customer and Volvo Group success.


We are now looking for an enthusiastic Project Buyer to be located in Gothenburg or Skövde. The majority of the stakeholders and suppliers you will be working with are located in Sweden but we also have the global, strategic responsibility for investment (CAPEX) purchasing with in the Volvo Group. Your main stakeholder will be manufacturing operations with focus on logistic solutions covering industrial fork lift trucks and AGX solutions.


Main responsibilities
In close cooperation with the global segment leader, drive operational purchasing activities for logistic solutions
Lead supplier negotiations
Build and maintain strong business relationships with our suppliers
Build and maintain strong relationship with internal stakeholders.
Develop and explore new business models
Drive sustainability improvements within the segment together with the segment leader and the stakeholders



Desired Education/Experience
Master of Science or Business Administration
Excellent spoken and written Swedish and English

Main skills & competencies
High energy and passion for performance
Positive spirit
Good networking skills
Strong analytical skills
Holistic view and ability to be pragmatic
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to be effective in a variety of presentation settings

With this position, you will have the possibility to interact with people from the whole world and get a good insight into different cultures and people. You will develop and grow through formal trainings, but mostly, by learning by doing and interacting with senior colleagues around the world.


That’s a lot of requirements and responsibilities you might think. Well to be honest I didn’t really match everything in the job ad either when I started at Volvo. But who can, right?


At Volvo Group we believe in hire for attitude and train for skills.


If you are eager to learn, love doing business and have the drive to take on new challenges, you will love it here.


Travel: Travel is required occasionally.
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden


For more information please contact:
Hanna Eliasson, Manager Cabs & Vehicle and Industrial Trucks Investments , Volvo Group Purchasing


Tel 0739 02 83 71