Senior Commodity and Project buyer for Turbo Compound Components

This isn’t any longer a conventional commercial vehicle company. An increasing global population and a booming e-commerce contribute to rising demand for construction and transportation. Climate change, congested cities, hazardous road and working conditions call for future transportation technology and systems solutions that are safer, cleaner and more efficient.
This transformation journey both needs to be sustainable for the success of Volvo Group and for the survival of our planet.


Here is where you come into the picture.


You, our hopefully soon to be new colleague will be taking the lead in driving one of our major direct material portfolios within Powertrain. You will be based in Gothenburg, work in a truly global team and have a purchasing responsibility focusing on areas such as:
Accountable for one of the most strategic part in the Turbo Compound Unit (TC unit)
Optimizing the supplier base focusing on quality, capacity, cost management and sustainability.
Negotiating and securing competitive and quality secured agreements.
Developing best in class purchasing processes and products.
You will also drive continuous improvement within the segment in coordination with our stakeholder’s departments.

In other words, you will strengthen Volvo Group’s competitive advantage by understanding and tackling the commercial needs to support our journey.


Purchasing – Powertrain – Air Management are looking for a senior purchasing colleague responsible for one of the most strategic parts in the Turbo Compound Unit (TC unit). Are you ready for a challenge? Come join us!


Who are we
You will join a passionate team, creating business value in an open and multicultural, dynamic environment with highly innovative products of the powertrain area. We are team players, with energy and creativity, who drive change and strive for the best in order to deliver results. We like to work hard, have fun and are committed to customer and Volvo Group success.


Who you are
We believe that you are a person with integrity, high energy and passion for performance. You have a good spirit, spread positive energy around you and are good at communication, both verbal and written. You are a team player with the energy to drive your segment to commercial success and the creativity to spot opportunities for improvement. Besides that, you should have:
Experience working with commercial topics in a preferably global environment.
High level of negotiation and problem-solving skills.
With an open and entrepreneurial mind-set.
Being fluent in English.
University degree in Business or Technology related fields.

What we offer
Sure, we have all the basics in place like pension and insurance, wellness allowance and a competitive salary. Those are just a few of the reasons you choose us… You want to work with us because you will:
Be a part of a global and diverse team, with purchasing teammates in different continents.
Be a part of shaping the world into a more sustainably future.
Be a part of a fun working culture with high pace where it does not get boring.
Have endless opportunities to grow within the Volvo Group in pursuing your future career dreams.

Sounds good? Well don’t wait, interviews will start w33 and onwards so do not wait with your application and please give us a call if you are curious to know more.

Jenny Simoen, Purchasing Manager Air Management, +46 765535108
Jenny Lilliehöök, HR Business Partner, Group Trucks Purchasing, +46 73 9029057