Purchasing Project Manager

Purchasing Project Manager
Are you a result-oriented person with a holistic view, who brings energy and passion to your team of colleagues and the company you work for? Do you have the drive and curiosity to take on new challenges and make a difference? Then please continue to read because you are probably the one we are looking for!


Volvo Buses is looking to hire a Purchasing Project Manager.


As part of the purchasing project group at Volvo Buses you would be working with the future development of Volvo Buses global platform development for production in our plants in Sweden, Poland, Brazil, Mexico and Canada. In your role you will be working with a global team of professional purchasers in Buses and AB Volvo, each with his or her special area of expertise. You will also work closely with supplier quality, product development, logistics, production and aftermarket. Together we make sure that the projects meet the needs of the different stakeholders, the company and our society.


Your role
Working in this position you would be representing purchasing a broad range of projects from large product platforms to customer/legal/technical required product changes and other areas within purchasing where project management expertise is needed. You will also work with your global colleagues in purchasing project management to develop and share best practice and communicate project status to upper management.
You are expected to take an active part in supporting the buyers in their tasks, giving clear guidelines on project needs and in many cases support in the sourcing process including supplier meetings. Your work would follow the Volvo Way and Volvo Group corporate values.


To be successful in this position we think you have most of the following attributes:
Strong project management skills
Great networking skills and ability to work in and lead cross functional teams
An interest in manufacturing and purchasing
Openness to and interest in people and different cultures
An ability to balance all relevant variables in a project
Focus on result
Accountability
A positive attitude to new challenges
Fluent in English with strong communication and presentation ability
University degree in Business and/or Engineering
Good leadership qualities

Volvo buses is a very good employer with excellent opportunities for additional training and with opportunities for further professional and personal development.
Looking ahead the need for public transport will continue to evolve, most notably with renewable energy sources and smart transportation solutions. Volvo Buses is well placed to continue to lead this development and you would join in an exciting time for us and the Volvo Group!


For further information, please contact:
Peter Eklöf, Director Chassis Platform & Projects, + 46 765 535 837.