Senior Buyer Construction Work

Senior Buyer Construction Work

At Purchasing, you are part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services - at the right cost, quality and technology - is essential for the success of Volvo Car Group. Ultimately, it's all about cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo.

Indirect Purchasing We work closely with our stakeholders at Facility Management, Research & Development and Manufacturing in order to find the best solution for Volvo Cars. The Facilities Purchasing team focus on purchasing Construction, Rent, Utilities and Facility management. As Senior Buyer you will be responsible for purchasing indirect material and services focusing on the construction area.

Main responsibilities

* Lead sourcing projects including setting sourcing strategies, conducting request for quotations and negotiate commercial and legal agreements
* Reduce total cost of ownership
* Create and maintain commercial relations with suppliers and stakeholders
* Challenge status quo
* Facilitate sourcing specification documentation
* Ensure purchasing processes are followed and enhanced

Required qualifications

* University degree or equivalent experience in Engineering and/or Business
* At least 5 years of relevant work experience
* Purchasing experience within the construction area is an advantage
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Knowledge in the Swedish language is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Excellent negotiation and commercial skills
* A great communicator and service minded
* High integrity and professionalism with a holistic view and conceptual thinking
* Analytical and structured, self-managed while being a team player
* Business and performance driven

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jessica Mitrosbaras at +46 72 988 94 12 or by e-mail jessica.mitrosbaras@randstad.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than June 28th, 2016