Strategic Buyer - Engineering Services Purchasing
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
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?
With Gothenburg as your primary location you will take the lead in engineering services sourcing projects within Volvo Group Trucks 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 an annual spend of around 4 bSEK.
Some interesting elements in your job are:
- 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 team development, by bringing improvement ideas and supporting your colleagues. Purchase of consultants based onsite in one of Volvo’s locations for a shorter or longer period.
Your future team
You will join a passionate and engaged team located in both Gothenburg and Lyon, working in an open, multicultural, and dynamic environment. Our team culture is built on collaboration, energy, and mutual support. We believe high performance comes from having fun and the courage to take action. Together, we work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to make a real 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:
- Comprehensive experience in purchasing within a global organization
- Experience in strategic supply chain development
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Fluency in English, both oral and written
- Experience in contingent workforce management or similar areas
At Volvo Group, we believe in hiring for attitude and training for skills. If you are ready to take the lead and embrace new challenges, we want to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Opportunities for personal growth and professional development in a team involved in many strategic projects
- A supportive, energetic, and inclusive team culture
- The chance to work in a global environment and contribute to meaningful, sustainable change
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact:
Majken Marie Olsson, Head of Engineering Services, Advisory & Testing Services Purchasing majken.olsson@volvo.com
Last application date: November 14th 2025
Position is based in Gothenburg.
Please submit your application in English.
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We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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.
“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”.