Project buyer - Fasteners

Position Description


Are you a person that loves to do business? Are you at the same time a creative, solution-oriented person with strong communication skills that has a true passion to work with other people in a global context? If yes, then we believe this is the opportunity for you! We believe we can offer you a dynamic, interesting and challenging job where you will be able to grow and develop your skills in these and many more areas.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES


We are a team of passionate and driven colleagues located in Europe (Lyon, France and Gothenburg, Sweden). We see opportunities, we are flexible and we support each other and are open for dialogue and exchange. You will work in an exciting and global environment and you will join a team with a positive atmosphere who enjoys working together. We look forward to welcome you and have you on board in our team.
ROLE DESCRIPTION


This Project Buyer role will be the purchasing interface towards projects and suppliers within the Fasteners segment during the entire project phase.


Main areas of responsibility:
Support sourcing plan for components and systems according to cross-functional time plans
Support supplier selection process, securing that they comply with Volvo's targets, budgets, and timelines
Secure all standard/specific agreements with suppliers
Manage sourcing activities in project phase with support of the Commodity Buyer
Challenge, negotiate, secure, and report fulfillment of project targets in terms of Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) targets during sourcing and project/industrialization phases
Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in the project phase
Ensure that suppliers are prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates
Manage Project Performance Reviews with suppliers and stakeholders
Provide input on Supplier Project Performance to the Commodity Buyer
Manage parts and orders in project phase and ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the Commodity Buyers



WHO ARE YOU?


As a person we believe that you have a business-oriented mindset with both a financial and technical understanding. You enjoy the challenge of having contact with suppliers and you also possess strong communication and networking skills. In addition to this you enjoy driving your own work and taking initiatives, with a team player attitude.


Your main qualifications can be summarized as:
University degree (Bachelor or Master), preferably in engineering or business
3+ years of Purchasing experience, preferably in automotive
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Multicultural experience is an asset Excellent communication and networking skills with positive attitude
Creative and solution-oriented mindset
Accountable, self-driven and autonomous
Structured way of working
Negotiation skills
Proven ability to establish targets and drive results
Analytical skills with ease on Office/IT tools



This position will be located in Gothenburg, Sweden or Lyon, France


CURIOUS, AND HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL US!


Call us: Sofia Abrahamsson Head of Complex Sheet Metal, sofia.abrahamsson@volvo.com, +46 739029007


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