Sr Project & Commodity Buyer - Power Management/Rotating Electronics

We, Vehicle Electrical team, are looking for a Senior Project and Commodity Buyer for Power Management and Rotating Electronics, located in Goteborg (Sweden).

As a Senior Project and Commodity Buyer for Power Management and Rotating Electronics, you will be responsible for driving all the sourcing and project activities and for making sure that the segment strategy is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross functional network during and after production.

ROLE DESCRIPTION
Some key responsibilities and activities will be to:
Contribute to segment business plan thanks to collaboration with the Segment Leader & be an active member in the global Project & Commodity network
Lead the supplier selection process in Projects and secure that supplier selection complies to the Project Targets/Budget (Sourcing deadline, tooling/SIPD cost,…)
Drive negotiations to ensure an optimal cost level for areas of responsibility and carry out contract negotiations and management to defined project timelines and approved sourcing strategies
Secure cost performance in projects. Challenge, Negotiate and Report changes (concept selection, product modifications,…) before and after contract signature and ensure fulfillment of project targets. Keep close collaboration with Cost engineer and Product Cost Controller
Manage parts and orders in project phase and ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the Commodity Buyer
Ensure deliverables from suppliers and internal stakeholders in order to fulfill quality plan activities performed in cooperation with quality engineer
Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates (Parma codes, EDI connection etc.)
Manage project performance reviews with suppliers and stakeholders and provide input to the Commodity Buyer
Monitor market and technology developments in respective commodity and address changes through the strategies
Collaborate with global counterparts and internal stakeholders in order to get the best possible results for Volvo in terms of Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, Risk management
Drive negotiation in order to find extra cost savings (on top of price agreements) by using your owns skills and Purchasing tool box
Use Volvo Production System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain
Execute agreements with suppliers during production and after production for Revenue segments
Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with SQ&D team
Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
Manage and negotiate product/processes changes during production phase, and after production phase for Revenue segments
Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to the suppliers

WHO ARE YOU?
We are looking for a strong and flexible team player, eager to learn and improve
You have a can-do approach: you have a positive mindset, high level of energy, and you are ready to tackle challenges
You like to do business; you demonstrate superior communication skills and you are comfortable in cross-functional and multi-cultural set-up
You enjoy managing many parallel activities and you have a target oriented approach

Key Qualifications:
Master in business or engineering
Motivated by change management and ability to drive change
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Multicultural experience is an asset
Excellent communication and networking skills
Creative and solution-oriented mindset
Ownership/Accountability
Positive mindset and team player
Business Acumen
Negotiation skills
Learning on the fly
Self-driven and autonomous
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts
Analytical skills
Willingness to learn from others and share best practices

ARE WE THE PERFECT MATCH?
If you are eager to take on new challenges, contribute and develop in a fast moving scope,
If you believe that key conditions to success are to be curious, persistent and have fun in what you do and that together we are stronger,
You will be a great addition to our team and we are really eager to hear from you!


As we will start interviewing candidates immediately please do not wait before applying if you are interested!


For more information please contact:
Alexandra Picamal, Acting Manager Electrical Purchasing, +33 664403787