VIE - Purchasing Data & Sustainability Analyst F/H

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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. 

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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" 

Volvo Bus Corporation in Sweden  is looking for a new VIE - Purchasing Data & Sustainability Analyst for a mission of 24 months. The beginning of the mission is preferably the 1st of May.

What you will do: 

You will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society as a whole. In a team composed of 10 passionate, dynamic and creative of collaborators you will :

• Identify efficiency initiatives (automation etc.) within purchasing by collaborating with Purchasing community
• Collect, visualize, and analyze data for opportunities/problems defined by the business. Extract and structure data using specialized analytics tools. Build data models, standard reports, and tools for purchasing and the wider user community.
• Design, prototype and implement statistical and predictive models.
• Conduct analysis to provide actionable insights, identify trends, and measure performance
• Build business cases for data science applications through collaboration with business leaders and subject matter experts
• Develop (self or together with Digital & IT) data visualizations to communicate complex data sets in a simple manner to end-users and business executives
• Utilize cognitive computing to interpret data, make information easily accessible and support decision making
• Address training needs in automation and data visualization 
• Support the development of different sustainability strategies, including actionable roadmaps
• Propose and present areas for improvement and implement them.
• Create sound communication package
   

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 

Education and Experience:
Pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a Data Science specialization or an Engineering degree focused on Data Science provides a strong foundation. Internships in Purchasing, Digital/IT, or Controlling/Finance offer valuable hands-on experience.

Technical Skills:
Proficient in Python, Data bricks, KNIME, Azure Machine Learning Service, and knowledgeable in POWERBI, Microsoft 365, and Power shell. Adaptability to learn new languages as needed for the evolving landscape is a key asset.

Professional Traits:
Thrives in a multi-functional and complex environment, demonstrating eagerness to learn and self-drive. Effective communication and interpersonal skills foster collaboration. Strong interest in sustainability and an analytical spirit for drawing relevant conclusions from data.

Personal Attributes:
Creative, team-oriented, positive, and ambitious, with a passion for growing the company, driving innovation, and embracing change. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Language Skills:
Fluent in English, with proficiency in French and Swedish considered advantageous for international collaboration.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  

• Opportunities for additional training and for further professional and personal development, both within the company and within the Volvo Group
• Great atmosphere within the team, flexibility and personal and professional life balance 

Ready for the next move?

 Are you excited to bring your skills and innovative ideas? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now

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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. 

At Volvo Buses you join one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. What we do affects millions of people around the world: passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries. This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure. We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience. Together, we shape the world we want to live in.