Senior Category buyer, Global Investments

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
Global Investments team within Indirect Procurement Department manages suppliers providing products, services and investments and together with our stakeholders contributes to transformation for our company.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Category Buyer who will act as a procurement specialist, responsible for shaping and executing procuring for our new battery assembly installations in our car factories around the globe. This area is highly dynamic and very rapidly evolving and therefore offers a lot of challenges and possibilities to grow as a professional. quickly adapt to our fast-moving work environment.

What you`ll do?
•    You will together with a global cross-functional team ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner
•    Collaborate with global project teams and occasionally taking the lead in tasks, to synchronize and ensure alignment of needs and requirements 
Offer counsel and guidance on procurement best practices.
•    Cultivate and uphold supplier relationships to ensure their alignment with the company's sustainability, quality, pricing, and delivery expectations.
•    Gain an understanding of diverse regional market structures to ensure the company optimizes its investments
•    Guarantee suppliers' compliance to all company policies and procedures
•    Formulate and execute procurement strategies for the battery assembly area, including the identification of potential new suppliers, contract negotiations, and oversight of supplier performance
•    Identify and manage risks associated with procurement activities and implement suitable mitigation strategies
•    Participate in international business travels

What you`ll bring?
•    Relevant education and work experience with larger automation projects and international procurement
•    Experience with supplier management or contractual topics, and facilitation of fact-based negotiations and discussions
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple priorities
•    High flexibility and ability to continuously change and develop strategies together with different stakeholders
•    Creative mindset, innovative approach and diversity
•    Personal qualities, such as honesty, integrity and authenticity
•    Team spirit and collaborative attitude that will contribute to meet shared expectations 

English is your primary language for written and spoken communication and you are proficient in Microsoft Office Suites. 

To be successful in the role you need to have a creative mindset and be able to quickly adapt to our fast-moving work environment. You thrive to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances. You always seek new ways to grow and be motivated using both formal and informal development channels. 

Want to learn more? 
We welcome you to apply in English by 05th of November the latest. Please apply through the provided link. Applications submitted via email will not be retained or taken into consideration. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged.

We are committed to keeping you informed during the entire process. If you have any inquiries, please reach out to TA Lead, Divyashri Prakash Kartik at divyashri.prakash.kartik@volvocars.com.
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