Senior Project and Commodity Buyer - Electromobility

Senior Project and Commodity Buyer Electromobility – Energy Storage System


The transport industry is developing in a higher pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to shape the future of transportation. We are fully committed to the Paris agreement targets and our long-term ambitions are clear. We will become 100% fossil free, 100% safe and 100% more productive. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do in the Volvo Group.


You love our planet, you love to drive change and you love to move forward. By 2030 more than 35% of our global shipments of vehicles should be electric. Furthermore, we want to lead the way to a fossil free society. Would you love to shape this future of transportation together with us?


To enable this exciting future, we at Volvo Group work with Electromobility and now we offer a chance to join us in implementing a sustainable future for everyone. We are expanding our Electromobility group and are looking for a Senior Project and Commodity Buyer Electromobility – Energy Storage System.
Join us and make a difference for our society!


Our offer to you


The area of Electromobility is characterized by a dynamic environment with fast moving technology, new business models, varying demands from customers and a full focus on sustainability.
We strive to be in the front seat of this development, and this is where you come into the picture. We offer a chance to together with us be a part of developing and setting the course for our society’s future electric transport solutions.
You will focus on segment strategy implementation for an assigned portfolio within Electromobility and make sure that the segment strategy is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers. That means:
You will be leading all purchasing activities related to involvement of suppliers in technology development projects.
During the project phase main focus will be on continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance. QDCFTSR = Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management.
You will also be responsible for production and after production. You will monitor, identify and mitigate risks within the supplier base and drive negotiations and execute contracts with suppliers.

This is us
You will join a passionate team, creating business value in an open and multicultural, dynamic environment with highly innovative products. We are team players, with energy and creativity, who drive change and strive for the best in order to deliver results. We like challenges, having fun and are committed to customer and Volvo Group success. We work closely together with our cross functional stakeholders within and outside the Volvo Group and we believe we are here to make a difference.


This is you
We are looking for someone that is curious, driven and have passion to be part of Volvo Group’s target to shape the future of transportation with a full focus on sustainability. Someone with the ability to drive change and who dares to try things no one has done before.


Key Qualifications:
You are a true team player with belief that the best results are achieved together while having fun
You are a purchasing professional with proven experiences in strategic and operational purchases
You like to do business; you demonstrate superior communication skills and you are comfortable in cross functional and multicultural set-up
You have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts
You are always trying to improve, both yourself and your work environment
You are self-driven, responsible and dependable
You have the willingness to learn from others and share best practices

We also believe you have an adequate academic education and proven experience from the area of purchasing with a negotiation background. If you have experience within the Electromobility segments and the automotive industry that is also an advantage.


Do you want to be a part of this journey to become world leader in Electromobility?
You will be a great addition to our team, and we are eager to hear from you!


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Marie Mjörnvik, Purchasing Manager - Energy Storage System, +46 765531214
Jérôme Pelissier, HR Business Partner, Group Trucks Purchasing, +33 668898582


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