Senior Buyer

Help us power sustainable mobility.

Aurobay is looking for a Senior Buyer within the area Base Engine. A developing and challenging area where you together with a procurement team located in EU and China, together with stakeholders such as R&D, Strategy & Business, Manufacturing & Logistics, will contribute to create world class powertrain solutions.

There are unlimited possibilities at Aurobay for collaborative people who are ready to make the difference. We are re-imagining motion for a brighter future. Exploring how to push our environmental impact towards zero. Designing tomorrow´s powertrain solutions for automotive and beyond. We’re known for being caring, collaborative people with a global mindset, a passion for innovation and a drive to create excellence. Do you want to join us on our journey?

What will you do?

This role is critical for PES to be the leader as a premium powertrain provider. Procurement (DM) is responsible for procurement of all production materials to our Engine plants in EU and in China. Our mission is to purchase the components to our plants in Europe and China, with excellent quality to the best possible value. We collaborate in a global surrounding with major stakeholders such as R&D, SQM, Manufacturing Engineering, After Market etc. We work together with our stakeholders to create and deliver supreme value together with our suppliers. You will be responsible for your deliveries and deadlines. Additionally, you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities outside of your main areas of responsibility in order to broaden your personal skills and advance your development.

- To drive and develop the purchasing work within base engine
- Responsible for identifying and implementing cost reductions
- Be the first point of supplier contact
- Responsible for market benchmarks and supplier evaluations
- Lead and perform commercial negotiations
- Responsible for cooperation with the internal customers
- Ordering and handling of agreements etc.
- Responsible for developing and optimizing the supplier base.


Do you fit the profile?

To succeed in this role, you have a Business or Technical University degree (or equivalent).You have experience from Commercial and/or Engineering work (2-5 year) including commercial negotiations and legal knowledge, have a strong business acumen combined with high integrity and can prioritize your own work and delivery on time. As the main supplier contact you have excellent communication skills (written and oral) in both English and Swedish is a requirement.

To fit in this complex area, we look for a person, who is commercial and result driven. You are motivated and creative in order to find new solutions and opportunities and dare to challenge the status quo. Are a strong team player who are honest, with high integrity and actively work with self-development. Have the ability to handle parallel projects, like challenges and are focused on setting and reaching goals.

To flourish at Aurobay you are a caring, collaborative person with a global mindset, and a passion for innovation and a drive to create excellence.

We encourage diversity and believe that the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our people bring make us stronger as a company.

How to apply

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact recruiting manager Joanna Zhu, Joanna.zhu@volvocars.com.

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Felicia Eriksson, felicia.eriksson@volvocars.com.

Your application should include your CV and cover letter, written in English. We will continuously evaluate candidates before deadline, so please send your application as soon as possible.

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted, due to GDPR.

You are welcome to upload your application 28th of August at the latest.

About Aurobay

Aurobay develops and manufactures world-class powertrain solutions for a global market. A pioneering venture that brings together Volvo Cars’ powertrain business with Geely, Aurobay is the brand name for Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB. With a heritage of more than 100 years of continuous powertrain innovation, our 2,900 employees in Sweden and China work across engine production, R&D and sales.