Segment Leader & Senior Buyer Digital & IT
Göteborg, SE, 417 56
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
Within the Global Purchasing function in the Truck Technology & Industrial (TTI) Division you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. As a Segment Leader (Category Manger) and Commodity Buyer, you will lead the segment (category) strategy creation for some of our key segments in D&IT Purchasing and you will lead the commercial relationship with one or a few of our biggest suppliers in the Digital & IT commodity. You will be accountable for the development and steering of Volvo Group's strategic relationships and drive the implementation of the supplier sourcing strategy to support our purchasing and D&IT strategies for the Volvo Group. The Portfolio that you will manage will be a mix of software, hardware and IT services.
Main responsibilities
• Lead the cross-functional supplier development and supplier management processes, including governance, constantly improving all aspects of supplier performance
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to develop and implement segment strategy in a global matrix organization
• Collaborating and coordinating with your stakeholders in D&IT community across the group
• Leading the creation and implementation of the Segment Business Plan (Category Strategy) for your scope
• Supporting our stakeholders in sourcing and contracting of services and products, including challenging demand when relevant to question status quo
• Constantly seeking opportunities to simplify processes, create value and work in a more efficient way
• Handling both contractual and commercial negotiations
• Lead some major sourcing projects
Your future team
Services, Digital and Investment is the indirect purchasing team in the Global Purchasing function within Volvo Group TTI representing a yearly purchased spend of some 45 BSEK. The team is responsible for Investments, Digital & IT, Professional Service & Travel, Product & Operation Services across the Volvo Group. You will be part of the Digital & IT Purchasing commodity team and will join us on the journey to transform the way we work with our eco system of suppliers and partners. Our team is based in Gothenburg, Lyon and Wroclaw.
Who are you?
Since we don’t know you yet, we might not have everything right about your background and experience. But we do know that we need someone with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization, develop supplier relationships and operate with high level of integrity and trust.
We also think you have:
• University degree in Engineering / Technology / IT / Economics / Management or Business Administration
• Proven track record of understanding future technology and business trends to translate them into a purchasing strategy
• Previous similar experience in an international purchasing organization, technology sales account management or management consulting.
• Fluency in English, any other language is a merit
What’s in it for you?
Volvo Group offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• Be a part of a dynamic, energetic and diverse team, with purchasing teammates in France, Poland and Sweden.
• Be part of an exciting working environment with high pace where you have the opportunity to influence and make the difference
• Be part of shaping the world into a more sustainable future.
• Be part of creating innovative ways to do business for the future
• Have endless opportunities to grow within the Volvo Group in pursuing your future career dreams
Ready for the next move?
Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today and no later than April 26th, we want your application in English.
If you have any questions, connect with me on LinkedIn. Bobby Manasiev - Head of Infrastructure & Equipment Purchasing
Last application date: 2026-04-26
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.