Project & Commodity Buyer - Climate

INTRODUCTION


The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The biggest technology shift in decade within public transportation has started and Volvo Group wants to stay in the forefront together with our customers. In a changing world with new customer requirements status quo is not an option. The wind of change is everywhere, and new solutions and technologies are what we are working and focusing on.


We have a culture of high performance created through employee engagement and we value Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance.


WHO ARE WE?


Our team is responsible of Thermal management system with components such as HVAC, Compressor, Cooling Module etc. including new upcoming components to support new electrification driveline technologies We are the main interface towards the supplier base of said components and our mission is to improve the value chain on costs, quality, delivery performance, sustainability, resilience in the supply chain and to secure a position in the forefront of technology for all parts used on our trucks.


We belong to the Electronics, Electromechanics and Autonomous Solutions department within Group Trucks Purchasing and are located in Lyon (France) and Göteborg (Sweden).


Volvo Group and Group Trucks Purchasing aims to be the most admired employer in our industry by attracting and retaining the best people in order to create and build a world-class purchasing team.


WHAT IS THE JOB?


As a Buyer, you will be accountable for purchasing activities in Climate segment scope. You will be responsible to drive purchasing projects/operations in EMEA and ensure that the activities are in line with segment business plan through the selection of the right suppliers. Continuously securing the suppliers QDCF-TSR performance by using tools and the purchasing/cross functional network during production and after production for Revenue segments.
You will be reporting to the Head of Thermal Management System and actively contribute to the development of the department.


QDCF-TSR: Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management


Main tasks of your role:
Strategic purchasing in Climate system scope for EMEA also other administration
Work very closely with all brands within Volvo Group for production and service market business
Be part of strategic and operational activities
Be part of the team and contribute to developing a business plan (strategy) and action plan
Performance end-to-end purchasing activities- Sourcing to pay - eg; Sourcing, negotiations, contracts, business model, review meetings etc..
Speak up, influence and drive the transformation to create positive change and support our learning culture. In other words, you will strengthen Volvo Group’s competitive advantage and support our important journey by understanding and leading your business’s commercial needs.
Securing the performance in accordance with the purchasing focus areas
Identify and drive synergies with other Business Areas when relevant and share best practices within the Volvo Group
Analyzing and proposing new ways of buying and securing Volvo Group wanted position
Work closely with group technology, production, and different purchasing functions within the group
Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in cooperation with the Supplier Quality & Development
Forecast cost evolution for the scope of responsibility
Perform daily operational purchasing activities
The position is in- Sweden, Göteborg



WHO ARE YOU?


As a person we believe that you are having a business-oriented mindset with both a financial and technical understanding. You enjoy the challenge of having contact with experienced and skilled 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.


Qualifications:
University degree (Master), preferably in engineering or business
Motivated by change management and ability to drive change
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Multicultural experience is an asset
Excellent communication and networking skills
Creative and solution-oriented mindset
Ownership/Accountability
Positive mindset and team player
Business Acumen
Negotiation skills
Learning on the fly
Self-driven and autonomous
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts
Analytical skills
Willingness to learn from others and share best practices



Are you up for this opportunity?


Please submit your application no later than 11 August 2023.