Commodity Buyer - Engineering Services
Göteborg, SE, 417 56 Saint Priest, FR, 69800
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
The biggest technology shift in decades within transportation has begun. In a changing world with new customer requirements status quo is not an option. Imagine using your expertise to support transition to sustainable transport solutions for the future?
Join our global team as a Buyer within Engineering Services Purchasing. Engineering Services Purchasing supports the entire Volvo Group related to Product Development and electrification to name a few. The supplier base is global, and the segment has a spend of around 4 bSEK.
In your job you will focusing on:
• Purchase of consultants based onsite in one of Volvo’s locations for a shorter or longer period.
• Planning, sourcing and follow up on work packages supporting a wide range of R&D projects.
• Supplier host responsibility for several suppliers – meaning ensuring relationships on healthy level and be single point of contact for these suppliers towards the Volvo Group.
• Optimizing the supplier base by focusing on sustainability, quality and other strategic parameters.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the team.
• Actively contribute to the team development, by bringing improvement ideas and supporting your colleagues.
No one can do it all! Do not let the above hold you back from applying. Basically the job is to make sure that your area of responsibility fits well in with overall segment strategy – how you then actually do that, that is what we are eager to hear more about.
Your future team
I asked my colleagues how they should describe Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing. All of them had something in common. They all believe that high performance comes from having fun and the courage to take action. Doing the same thing as we did yesterday will not make much of a difference. And this is where you come into the picture. You, as us, believe in action, collaboration and clear communication.
The strength is the team-player-culture. We support each other, have lots of energy and we make sure you have a smile on your face when you come to work. You will join a passionate and engaged team located in both Gothenburg and Lyon, creating business value in an open and multicultural, dynamic environment.
We work closely together with our cross-functional stakeholders in the internal and external ecosystem, and we are here to make a difference and shape the world we want to live in.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
• Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Competences in building and maintaining strong relationships with your counterparts
• An open and entrepreneurial mindset
• Willingness to travel based on business needs
• Proficiency in English
• A degree in Business or Technology-related fields
Ready for the next move?
If you are ready to be part of this transformative journey, apply today. Contact us for more information on how you can shape the future of transportation. Last application day is April 25th 2025.
Contact details Majken Marie Olsson, Head of Engineering Services, Advisory & Real Estate Purchasing <majken.olsson@volvo.com>
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
“Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with passion for innovation, sustainability, people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to customers, society, and the Volvo Group”.