VIE - Project and Commodity Buyer
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.
About the VIE and Volvo Group
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
The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The biggest technology shift in decade within public transportation has started and Volvo Group wants to stay in the forefront together with our customers. In a changing world with new customer requirements status quo is not an option. The wind of change is everywhere, and new solutions and technologies are what we are working and focusing on.
We have a culture of high performance created through employee engagement and we value Customer success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance.
This VIE assignment is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, starts on September 1, and will run for 13 months.
Your Future Team
You will join the Energy Auxiliaries and Braking Systems team. A passionate team, creating business value in an open and multicultural, dynamic environment with 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.
What you will do
You will contribute to Braking Systems purchasing commodity with the operational, project and sourcing activities. You will drive and lead projects and operations in line with the segment business plan and contribute to the segment strategy by leading negotiations and building relationships with an international supplier base.
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
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. 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 ?
- A supportive and inclusive team culture that values your wellbeing and professional growth
- Opportunities to develop your skills, build a career, and work in a global context
- Access to a modern, collaborative work environment with on-site services and amenities
- The chance to make a real impact in a company committed to leading the transformation of the transport sector.
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.
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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.