VIE - Commodity Buyer - Vendor Purchasing

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. 

About the VIE 
 
The VIE, International Voluntary Abroad, is a French international corporate placement program for young professionals between the age of 18 and 28 who are European Union nationals. For these reasons, we thank you in advance to mention these items on your CV. For more detailed information about the eligibility conditions to this program, we invite you to go to Business France website: www.civiweb.com

Your future team

Within Group Tucks Purchasing, Vendor Axle Transmission team is recruiting a VIE Commodity Buyer for a 13 months contract, starting September 1st 2025. 

Our Vendor Axle Transmission team is different passionate and driven colleagues as Commodity Buyers, Project Buyers, Segment leader, managers, and manager assistant, it includes many different nationalities located in Lyon, France and Gothenburg, Sweden.  Our work is structured around various commodities:  Gearbox for bus, trucks, medium duty trucks, diesel and gas engines, retarders, power take off, hydraulics pumps.  These are mechanical parts involving electronical systems.

What you will do

•    Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with Supplier Quality & Delivery team.
•    Drive all relevant activities to deliver on QDCFTSR* targets.
•    Perform supplier negotiation and contract management.
•    Contribute to segment strategies & Build sourcing case presentation.
•    Sustainability Acumen
•    Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to the suppliers.
•    Support product/processes changes
•    Strong ease with IT software (pack office, ERP...)
 

Who are you?

• We are looking for a strong and flexible team player, eager to learn a lot and improve.
• You have a can-do approach, with a positive mindset.
• You are ready to tackle challenges and you aren't afraid to take ownership and accountability.  
• With superior communication skills, you are comfortable in cross-functional and multi-cultural set-up, and you are fully fluent in English. You enjoy managing many parallel activities and you have a target-oriented approach.

Desired qualifications / Competencies 
•    Cost/Financial Management
•    Production & Supply chain
•    Negotiation skills
•    Business mindset
•    Project Management
•    Quality Management
•    Legal Management
•    Fluent in English 

What’s in it for you?

Stimulating work environment, recognition, professional progress, motivation, management, fun...
The Volvo Group in France has been awarded the "Happy Trainees" label for the sixth consecutive year, rewarding companies where it is good to carry out an internship or work-study program.
We also obtained the "Great Place to Work" label awarded to the best companies where the employee experience is based on trust in relationships and equality for all.
If you want to be parted a full energy and positive team, you are at the good place. We will be happy to welcome you in our team.

Please submit your application in English. We are waiting for YOU!
 
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
Therese PALMGREN – Lead Buyer (based in Goteborg) – therese.palmgren@volvo.com
Philippe GRILLON - Vendor Team manager (based in Lyon) - philippe.grillon@volvo.com 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

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”.