Senior Category Buyer - Subframes

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.

Are you a buyer today ready to take the next step in your career? Then, this position could be an opportunity for you.
We are looking for someone from our procurement organization who is ready to take over an exciting yet complex assortment and develop further in his/her role as a buyer.

What’s in it for you?

Subframe area is where you could truly impact Volvo Cars future by working as a global lead in an area where GPA sourcing is coming up next.
In this position, you will play the leading role in a cross-functional team and will set an example of how a true cross-functional team should perform. Therefore it is expected that you work proactively work with internal and external stakeholders and understand your product, its market, supply base, and potential innovations and technologies available.
We want you who feel passionate about taking the lead and delivering excellent results by involving all stakeholders and being always on the top of the things. You should also feel comfortable participating in top management forums where the scene will be yours to shine.

What you’ll do

As a senior category buyer, you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team supporting each other to reach our business objectives. You will be responsible for developing and deploying the company’s strategies within the segment as well as anchoring and executing commodity business plans.  
You will have a total cost approach by delivering cost savings, cash flow, and added-value improvements, identifying and leading key programs to achieve cost-saving targets, and setting supplier base portfolio, based on market and business needs.
You will also lead commercial and contractual negotiations with the suppliers, conduct market-, supplier- and spend analysis and manage supplier relationships.

Do you fit the profile?

We believe you have a University degree in the relevant area and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience preferably from purchasing/procurement.
You possess negotiation skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and also have the ability to handle many issues/projects in parallel. You are of course fluent in English (written and spoken) with great communication skills in general. International experience is preferred. 

On a personal level

To be successful in the role you need to have a business mindset, with high integrity and professionalism.
You are performance-driven with great communication and excellent cooperation skills.
You enjoy working co-operatively in teams as well as independently driving and completing tasks with a positive mindset.

Does this sound like your next challenge? 

Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than the 6th of February 2022.
For questions about the position you are welcome to contact Team Manager amir.adlouni@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Maria Westermark at maria.westermark@volvocars.com. 

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