Senior Buyer New Technology

Senior Buyer – New technology
Göteborg, Sweden


Volvo Penta Purchasing
Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work. We encourage people to take individual responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment.
We strongly believe that high performance comes from motivated employees, courage to think outside the box and having fun.


Volvo Penta are both world leading and pioneers in our field. Right now, we want you to join our New technology and partnership development department within Purchasing. Here you will have an exiting job to find new partners and develop new technology.


Position description
We are looking for an experienced and driven buyer, who will be responsible for the scouting and development of suppliers for new and emerging technologies. You will work closely together with product development colleagues in early phases of technology development. The role will secure that Volvo Penta has the best suppliers and partners included in the very early stages. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the future and to really make a difference!


Responsibilities:
Be responsible for supplier scouting and early phase sourcing
Ensure purchasing early involvement in advanced engineering, technical development projects and innovations
Drive development of new technology purchasing strategies and ensure implementation
Negotiate and implement relevant contracts and development agreements
Manage the supplier relationships and performance (quality, delivery, feature and cost)
Perform competitor, market, and macro analysis

Important competences:
Solid sourcing and early supplier scouting experience
Genuine technology interest, ability to understand engineering vocabulary
Visionary mind set with a drive to develop and change
Good flexibility with a can-do attitude
Comfortable in business development with suppliers
Teamwork, network and collaboration skills
Good contract development skills
Strong strategic thinking

If you find this description interesting and want a challenge that will make a real difference, do not hesitate to apply!


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