VIE - Buyer Electromobility Power Conversion H/F
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
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
About the VIE and Volvo Group
The VIE, is a way for young people from France and the European Economic Area (EEA), 18 to 28 years old, to launch their international career. Business France is the employer & for more detailed information, we invite you to go to Business France website.
In your role at Volvo, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large!
The transport industry is developing at a faster pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to shape the future of transportation. We are fully committed to the Paris agreement targets and our long-term ambitions are clear. We will become 100% fossil free, 100% safe and 100% more productive. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do in the Volvo Group.
The Buyer is accountable for the QDCFTSR (quality, delivery, cost, feature, technology, sustainability & risk) of the supplier base on the segment. You will, as a member of the purchasing team develop and implement the strategy in strong collaboration with the global buyer network as well as the cross functional colleagues.
That means e.g.:
• Drive the implementation of the strategy in strong collaboration with the global purchasing team and stakeholders
• Define and enable activities required to excel the competitive advantage in the full QDCF-TSR (quality, delivery, cost, feature, technology, sustainability & risk)
• Work on transversal activities to improve the segment performance
• Contribute to the team culture with high engagement
Here is your future team
As a Buyer you will join the Power Conversion team within Electromobility Purchasing in Sweden in Goteborg site for a mission of 13 months. The starting date of the contract is on October 1st, 2026.
A passionate team, creating business value in an open and multicultural, dynamic environment with highly innovative products. We are team players, with energy and creativity, who drive change and strive for the best to deliver results. We like challenges, having fun and are committed to customer and Volvo Group success. We work closely together with our cross functional stakeholders both in the internal and external ecosystem and we believe we are here to make a difference and shape the world we want to live in.
Who are you?
We are looking for someone that is curious, driven and has a passion to be part of Volvo Group’s journey to shape the future of transportation and its supply chain with a full focus on sustainability. We are looking for someone with the ability to maintain and build relationships, drive change and who dares to try things no one has done before.
• You like to do business and have a passion for purchasing; you demonstrate excellent communication skills both at operational and executive level and you are comfortable in cross functional and multicultural set-up
• You can build and maintain strong relationships with your counterparts in the internal and external ecosystem
• You are always striving to improve both yourself and your work environment
• You are driven, responsible and accountable for your deliveries
• University degree (Bachelor or Master), preferably in business or engineering
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Creative and solution-oriented mindset
• Positive mindset and team player
What’s in it for you?
The VIE program offers a solid package of compensation and benefits and is a uncreadible personal experience
Ready for the next move?
Do you want to be the VIE contributing to become world leader in Electromobility?
Then you should apply today. We are moving into the future, and this is a chance to join us on our ride - jump on!
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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.