Buyer - Cab Visibility

What you will do

At Volvo Group Purchasing you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. In this role, you are ultimately responsible for influencing the global Segment Business Plan to achieve North American targets, supported by your understanding of market trends for tanks, tubes and structural components. You will own the sourcing plan for the assigned segment, including leading supplier qualification activities and contract negotiations. You will drive actions and challenge assumptions, both internally and with suppliers, to meet QDCF-TSR targets for the products being developed. You will monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in the project phase in cooperation with your cross-functional project team. You will ensure supplier deliverables to support APQP activities managed by the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), and you will manage daily project purchasing activities connected to prototypes and initial production orders, logistics, and financial flows. You will also proactively scout for new supply partners through research and trade show attendance, while working in accordance with Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct, and the Volvo Values.
 

Your future team
You will be based in Greensboro, NC and report to the Manager of Cab Visibility in Purchasing North America. You will work closely with colleagues across purchasing, engineering, supplier quality, logistics, and program teams to secure robust supplier readiness from early development through industrialization. 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring a results-oriented mindset and a strong focus on collaboration and relationship-building with internal stakeholders and supply partners. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, creating clarity through structured plans and timelines, and using data and negotiation to drive decisions. You communicate with impact, challenge constructively, and stay accountable to commitments that move projects forward.

Essential requirements:

• 3+ years of strategic purchasing experience including contracts, supplier negotiations, and supplier sourcing
• Strong project management experience, including critical path timeline creation and execution
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven negotiation and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering/Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience
   

Nice to have:

• Category experience in Cab Visibility
• Familiarity with APQP and cross-functional launch activities
• Understanding of supply base risk management and sustainability considerations in sourcing

What’s in it for you?

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

• A purpose-driven role shaping supplier partnerships that support innovation and sustainability
• A collaborative, global environment with strong focus on continuous improvement and learning
• Broad stakeholder exposure across purchasing, engineering, quality, and operations
• Career development opportunities within a values-driven organization