Project Buyer - Investments

Do you hold a few years of work experience and are eager to 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.
 
This is your chance to join us on our journey and develop together with us, because now we are looking for a Project Buyer to be located in Skövde.
 
What is our offer to you?
This is an opportunity to join the Component Manufacturing & PD Equipment Investment team in Europe. We are a team spread over four sites in two countries and now we are eager to welcome a newcomer to our team. We especially value a high level of energy and a positive spirit - we truly offer a good time at work.
 
In this position, you will have the possibility to interact with people from the whole world and to get a good insight into different cultures and people. You will develop and grow through formal trainings, but mostly through learning by doing and interacting with colleagues around the world.
 
What will you work with as Project Buyer within our team?
You will be responsible for handling sourcing of CAPEX investments (production equipment) to the Volvo sites in Sweden and the base of responsibility will be to work towards the Group Trucks Operations site in Skövde. Within the Investment team, we work with the mindset that the right buyer should work with the right project, meaning that depending on person, level of experience and skills, the projects will vary.


Your Main Responsibilities:
Drive purchasing activities for Capex Investment projects
Lead supplier negotiations
Build and maintain strong business relationships with our suppliers
Build and maintain strong relationship with internal stakeholders
Build strategic business plans for specific segment(s)

Who are you?
We believe that you are a person with integrity, high energy and passion for performance. You have a good spirit, spread positive energy around you and are good at communication, both verbal and written. We also think that you have a holistic view and an ability to be pragmatic.
 
Since the job is about building relationships plus negotiating and convincing others about the best solutions and ways of working, we also believe you should have good networking skills, analytical skills and the ability to be effective in a variety of presentation settings.
 
Desired Education & Experience:
Master of Science or Business Administration
Excellent spoken and written English and Swedish

That’s a lot of requirements and responsibilities you might think, but don’t worry if you don’t match all listed criteria.


At Volvo Group we believe in hire for attitude and train for skills! So if you are eager to learn, love doing business, and have the drive to take on new challenges, you will love it here. Apply today!
 
Do you have questions? Are you curious to learn more about the job? Call me!
Maria Lundh, Purchasing Manager Component Manufacturing & PD Equipment, +46 500 788 411