Project buyer in Turbo Charger commodity

This isn’t any longer a conventional commercial vehicle company. An increasing global population and a booming e-commerce contribute to rising demand for construction and transportation. Climate change, congested cities, hazardous road and working conditions call for future transportation technology and systems solutions that are safer, cleaner and more efficient.
This transformation journey needs to be sustainable both for the success of Volvo Group and for the survival of our planet.
This is where you come into the picture.
We are looking to hire a new colleague in Powertrain Purchasing in the Air Management team. You will be based in either in Gothenburg or Lyon, work in a truly global team and have a purchasing responsibility focusing on areas such as:
Driving purchasing activities for Air Management project sourcing
Optimizing the supplier base focusing on quality, capacity, cost management and sustainability
Negotiating and securing competitive and quality secured agreements
Be part of developing our engines to be ready for alternative fuels in order to secure sustainability requirements for the future
You will also drive continuous improvement within the segment in coordination with our stakeholder’s departments

The person that we are looking for will mainly work with the turbocharger portfolio and will be part of a truly professional and experienced team.


Are you ready for a challenge? Come join us!


Who are we?
This is an opportunity to join the Air Management team in Powertrain Purchasing as a project buyer. We are a team spread on two sites, in Sweden and in France. You will join a passionate team, creating business value in an open and multicultural environment with highly innovative products of the Powertrain area. We especially value a high level of energy and a positive spirit - we truly offer a good time at work.


Who you are?
You, as we, believe in trust, honesty and accountability. You are a team player with the energy to drive your segment to commercial success and the creativity to spot opportunities for improvement. Besides that, you should have:
High level of problem-solving skills
An open and entrepreneurial mind-set
Fluent English
A university degree in Business or Technology related fields

What we offer
You want to work with us because you will:
Be a part of a global and diverse team, with purchasing teammates in different continents
Be a part of shaping the world into a more sustainably future
Be a part of a fun and developing working culture with high pace where it never gets boring
Have endless opportunities to grow within the Volvo Group in pursuing your future career dreams

Sounds good? Don’t wait with your application and please give us a call if you are curious to know more.
Jenny Simoen, Purchasing Manager Air Management, jenny.simoen@volvo.com, +46 765535108
Jenny Lilliehöök, HR Business Partner, Group Trucks Purchasing, jenny.lilliehook@volvo.com


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