Project Buyer Fuel Injection Equipment

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 Project Buyer position within Fuel Injection Equipment.

Department: Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing – Powertrain Combustion
Position: Project Buyer
Role Description
As a Project Buyer for Fuel Injection Equipment, you will be responsible for driving all the sourcing and project activities and for making sure that the segment strategy is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers.

ROLE DESCRIPTION
Some key responsibilities and activities will be to:
Contribute to segment business plan thanks to collaboration with the Segment Leader & be an active member in the global Project & Commodity network
Lead the supplier selection process in Projects and secure that supplier selection complies to the Project Targets/Budget (Sourcing deadline, tooling/SIPD cost,…)
Drive negotiations to ensure an optimal cost level for areas of responsibility and carry out contract negotiations and management to defined project timelines and approved sourcing strategies
Secure cost performance in projects. Challenge, Negotiate and Report changes (concept selection, product modifications,…) before and after contract signature and ensure fulfillment of project targets. Keep close collaboration with Cost engineer and Product Cost Controller
Manage parts and orders during projects, serial production and aftermarket phases
Ensure deliverables from suppliers and internal stakeholders in order to fulfill quality plan activities performed in cooperation with quality engineer
Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates (Parma codes, EDI connection etc.)
Monitor market and technology developments in respective commodity and address changes through the strategies
Collaborate with global counterparts and internal stakeholders in order to get the best possible results for Volvo in terms of Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, Risk management



WHO ARE YOU?
We are looking for a strong and flexible team player, 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; you demonstrate superior communication skills and you are comfortable in cross-functional and multi-cultural set-up
You enjoy managing many parallel activities and you have a target oriented approach



Key Qualifications:
Master in business or engineering
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Excellent communication and networking skills
Creative and solution-oriented mindset
Ownership/Accountability
Positive mindset and team player
Business Acumen
Learning on the fly
Self-driven and autonomous



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 and that together we are stronger.
You will be a great addition to our team and we are really eager to hear from you!


As we will start interviewing candidates immediately please do not wait before applying if you are interested!
For more information, you can contact Ricardo Molina (+33 664406103).