Senior Procurement Professional - Expert Buyer

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About the job

Ready to inspire change?

Do you step forward when opportunity arises? What can you see that others don’t, in those around you? We’re on the lookout for inspirational professionals who want to drive change and be part of our transformation journey. If you can inspire and guide towards growth, this is your chance. The world of mobility is changing. Come and make your mark.

Join Us as an Expert Buyer and Drive Strategic Impact for our Procurement organization. Together with us you will have the opportunity to contribute in shaping global, competitive, sustainable and resilient value chains. For Life.

Let's introduce ourselves

At Volvo Cars Procurement organization, we're building a future-focused organization through strategic partnerships and resilient global value chains. Our global category teams collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive innovation, foster long-term supplier relationships, and create a sustainable global footprint. We’re committed to reducing supply chain risks while constantly exploring new suppliers and ideas.

We empower our teams to take ownership, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional value to support the success of both our business and our customers. Join us in unleashing the full potential of our global organization!

At Direct Material Procurement we’re looking for a talented Expert Buyers to make a powerful impact within our dynamic, global organization. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming cost into value, partnering with innovative, resilient, and sustainable suppliers to position Volvo Cars as the top choice for our customers. You’ll take on the strategic responsibility of managing high-priority suppliers who produce the vital components and materials for our world-class cars. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll play a crucial role in crafting an exceptional experience for every customer who buys and drives a Volvo.

We’re now seeking driven and innovative individuals eager to make an impact and be part of our exciting, ambitious journey. Be part of one of our global procurement teams and shape the future with us in:

• Vehicle Platform
• Tophat
• Software & Electronics
• Propulsion & Energy
  
  

What You Will Do

As this is a senior professional role your scope of responsibilities will on top of your regular scope also include more strategic responsibilities, as well as to help us drive the change and transformation in the organization.

• Navigate a dynamic environment, embracing new challenges, high-tempo and complex negotiations
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with future technologies and business needs
• Take ownership of the supply base, ensuring financially sound, sustainable, and capable suppliers
• Together with global category teams and internal stakeholders plan and execute strategic supplier selections
• Ensure all purchasing deliverables are met at each program milestone
• Collaborate with category teams and stakeholders to guarantee supplier capability, quality, and on-time deliveries
• Drive initiatives to optimize ongoing business and continuously identifying opportunities for cost savings in commercial, technical, and supply chain areas
• Continuously assess and manage supply base risks while seeking ways to improve and streamline operations
  
  

What You Will Bring

Besides brining all bellow expertise, we believe you have the ability to build trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You will shine in this role if you are structured and organized, and you know how to effectively manage complexity and diverse interfaces.

• Strong business acumen with experience working internationally with global suppliers, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.
• You build trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Structured and organized, effectively managing complexity and diverse interfaces.
• Confidence in influencing stakeholders in an international setting, with fluent English communication.
• Resilience in achieving results under pressure, consistently seeking new opportunities through formal and informal development channels.
• Collaborative and goal-oriented approach, with expertise in supplier management and fact-based negotiations.
• Experience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments undergoing digital transformation, with a knack for turning challenges into business opportunities.
  
  

If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to Welcome you with your application in English at your earliest convenience.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Location of the position: Gothenburg.

While submitting the application you will be required to submit your preference about the area you are the most interested to work with.

We do not have a fixed end date for this advertisement as we are continuously looking for this competence. Please submit your application in English via our Career site and note that applications submitted via email will not be retained or taken into consideration due to GDPR. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged. We’re excited to get to know you!

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.

And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

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