Senior Buyer-Brand Experience

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

Let's introduce ourselves

From the very outset Volvo Cars has been a brand for people who care about the world we live in and the people around us. We have made it our mission to make life easier, better and safer for everyone. We’re fully focused on creating a broad portfolio of premium, fully electric cars that deliver on everything our customers expect from a Volvo - and are a key part of our response to climate change.

In the Indirect Procurement department, we're on the lookout for people – curious professionals who will join us in our mission to deliver nothing less than world-class procurement services. We work closely with stakeholders across the company, engaging in diverse sourcing activities, conducting supplier, market, trend and spend analyses, handling contracts, negotiations and governing our relationships with both current and potential suppliers.



What you'll do

The events and exhibition area are reshaping brand interactions, everything from high personalization and curated experiences to the integration of digital elements, while sustainability concerns are driving a shift towards eco-friendly practices. The way we engage with our audiences is evolving, innovations like seamless curvature displays and immersive sound systems are revolutionizing event experiences, offering both immersive and captivating environments. 

As part of the global procurement marketing team, you will lead cross-functional sourcing projects and play a central role how we develop, evaluate, improve, and execute on established strategies within the event and exhibition area. Take ownership and oversee a diversity of marketing services in all aspects from identifying new sourcing opportunities, planning, execution, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, and contract finalization.

Responsible to set supplier and sourcing strategies and actively cultivate and maintain solid commercial relationships with suppliers. Collaborate proactively with key business stakeholders to gain a deep understanding around required products and services, the market, and innovations within the area. Identify opportunities to leverage existing business value, encompassing aspects like cost-efficiency, value creation, quality enhancement, and sustainability.



What you'll bring

·    University degree and 2-5 years of procurement experience, or relevant areas such as events, exhibitions, and marketing.
·    Global knowledge and proficient understanding of the buying processes within marketing procurement, and a solid grasp of the supplier landscape.
·    Experience in supplier management and contractual subjects, attention to details in spend management, fact-based negotiation and how to ensure optimal agreements and business results.
·    Proven history of consistently delivering value, optimizing spend and investments, and cultivate genuine relationships both internally and externally.
·    Professional negotiation skills when establishing contracts for long-lasting partnerships with suppliers, allowing for mutually beneficial collaborations.
·    Proficient in analyzing data to extract valuable insights, to setting direction, and aligning strategies with business objectives.
·    Capabilities to collaborate efficiently in a complex environment together with stakeholders to maximize return on investment for the business, while at the same influence and guide cross-functional teams into a value centricity mindset and effective executions. 

Competence and experience are important, but personality and passion are key

In our pursuit of excellence, we not only highly value your previous experience and competencies but also your unique personality and your unwavering passion for embracing the unknown opportunities that lie ahead.

What truly matters to us is your alignment with our values, your genuine belief in our purpose, and your unwavering motivation to make a difference. We're seeking for people who share our vision to join a diverse team, one that is resolutely committed to drive transformative change and pushing the boundaries of the consumer experience in the global mobility industry.