Purchasing Segment leader Software

Do you want to contribute to the Volvo Group innovation and transformation journey ? Do you have fun doing business ? 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 Purchasing Segment leader Software and position within the Connectivity and Software team in Volvo Group Purchasing.


THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
We, Connectivity & Driver Interface team, are looking for a Purchasing Segment leader Software, located in Goteborg (Sweden) or in Lyon (France).
This area is characterized by a dynamic environment, fast moving technologies, and new customers' demands. We strive to be in the front seat of this development, and this is where you come into the picture. We offer a chance to together with us be a part of developing and setting the course for making Volvo Group a software company.


ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a Purchasing Segment leader Software, you will be directly responsible for both driving the strategic work for your area globally and will be directly in charge of some partners. This area is under transformation, to provide best set-up and unleash growth and business opportunities for our truck brands. You will act as a leader for the global buyer and internal network on top of driving your supplier base.
Some key responsibilities and activities will be to:
Build and ensure the expertise for your scope in the Volvo group. Identify trends and transform it to business intelligence for the organization
Create and implement in-vehicle software strategy, through establishing the XF network and scanning the global market for new partners.
Lead the global buyer network, support buyers in your area as escalation point.
Develop the way of working, and drive change towards a more business and strategic approach on multiple aspects (processes, tools, legal…), by leading / contributing to SW communities of practice and relevant networks.
Guarantees cross-functional interaction GTP and Volvo Group, represent Purchasing in relevant x-functional fora’s
Conduct/support key negotiations for embedded software area
Manage some sourcing and associated contracting activities and drive the cross-functional supplier selection process
Drive all relevant activities to deliver on QDCFTSR (*) targets with your supply base
Actively contribute to the team development, support your peers, and coach buyers.

*QDCFTSR: Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management


WHO ARE YOU?
We are looking for a strong and flexible team player, curious and 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, have strategic mindset, can build and implement roadmaps,
You demonstrate high communication skills and you are comfortable in global cross-functional and multi-cultural set-up,
You have a Master of Science or Business Administration, you are fluent in english, you have minimum 5 year experience in a buyer position, former experience in embedded software / automotive electronics / software technical background are considered as assets

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


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