White collar

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.

What we offer
Globally responsible for Procurement Category Team deliveries including:
 Strategy, cost, quality, sustainability and delivery as well as escalations.
If you are the right person for this job, you will have the opportunity to play a key role for the company´s performance in this area. You will be the one who lead the development of our supplier´s towards a positive change throughout the company. You will together with your suppliers challenge status quo to continuously improve the result and quality to achieve customer satisfaction. It´s a position where you can contribute to the company´s growth and to your own professional and personal development at the same time. 

What you will do
Responsible worldwide for deliveries of category teams.Overall responsible for category teams' strategic work, including creating and updating category strategy (CBP), early involvement in sourcing projects / programs and sourcing plan.You will be overall responsible for category teams that manage supplier performance, supplier relationship, supplier segmentation and supplier scouting.
Overall responsibility for deliveries of procurement is achieved before each program milestone and follows the implementation plan.You are responsible for the supplier's performance and escalation point if suppliers do not meet the specifications for Volvo Cars in terms of capacity, quality and delivery.
You lead group team collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize ongoing operations by identifying and implementing commercial and technical cost opportunities.
Ensure that all decisions and deliveries by the category team comply with / support the company's sustainability goals.
You will support Category Business Plan, assess potential of suppliers prior sourcing and support sourcing with Quality data analysis.

Your tasks will be to drive quality execution of manufacturing related issues at suppliers, quality assurance of supplier processes with suppliers APQP and establishing action plans and analysing capacity of supplier manufacturing lines. In addition, you will guide other Site SQM´s in execution of these and similar tasks.

You will drive continuous improvement and resolution of systemic site concerns, develop work plan to reduce number of quality incidents and schedule and conduct reviews with supplier management as required.

Do you fit the profile?
You have a Bachelor’s degree Technical or Economical) or equivalent experience within the field.
You are proficient in English, both spoken and written and computer Skills.
You have been working within Purchasing.
You are a natural leader and have the ability to see the whole picture of a business case.
Supplier relationships are important and where your communication skills is a great ability.


On a personal level
This position is for you who enjoy building and maintaining relationships. You like to take initiatives, ownership and work both independently but also coordinating a team. You enjoy using your communication skills to coach and drive the suppliers forward. You are not afraid to face demanding situations and take action.

How to learn more and apply
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Maria Westermark,  maria.westermarkl@volvocars.com
Kindly register your application as soon as possible but not later than 2020-07-23
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.