Commodity Buyer Uptime

Our Offer To You

Volvo Group offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-focused environment in a company that is well known for its state-of-the-art company culture and benefits. Our culture is about how we interact with each other, our customers, and with society as a whole. It helps us to achieve our business objectives, is firmly rooted in our history, and is critical to our company’s long-term success. It is the foundation on which everything else is built.

Volvo Group is defined by a set of five carefully chosen values, which include Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, and Performance. These values are a major force in guiding our day-to-day behavior and drive our decision making at all levels of the organization. Our values are easy to understand, and yet fundamentally important. They express our shared beliefs across countries and entities to form the basis for a high-performing culture that can help maximize the full potential of the organization.

To work with us is to work with some of the world’s most iconic brands, and to be part of a reputation that has been earned for over a century. It is our responsibility to honor that heritage and build an even stronger future for our company moving forward. Each of our individual actions collectively defines who we are as a company and how the world sees us.

Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey?

What You Will Be Doing

This Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features (QDCF) of suppliers within their owned commodity segment. You will be responsible for making sure that the segment business plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCF performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross-functional network during production and after production for Revenue segments.

You will be based out of our Greensboro, NC headquarter location and will report to the Head of Extended Parts Offering Purchasing North America.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
• Drive negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within your commodity segment
• Contribute to segment business plan & be an active member in the global network of Buyers
• Collaborate with other members of the global supply chain to successfully develop and execute global supply chain and technology strategies
• Use Volvo Performance System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain
• Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features targets (QDCF)
• Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in cooperation with the Supply Network Quality (SNQ) team
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
• Manage and negotiate product/processes changes
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to aftermarket orders, logistics, and financial flows to the suppliers

Skills and Growth You Will Build In This Position:
As you develop in this position, you can expect to grow your skills in the areas of communication, negotiation, finance, stakeholder management, etc.

What We Are Looking For

*Internal Talent Spotlight*:

We believe that colleagues with experience in purchasing, finance, business control, supply chain and  supplier quality within Volvo Group could be especially well suited for this position. Your insights into negotiation, finance, and supplier management could provide a strong foundation for success in this Commodity Buyer role.

• Either 3+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts), business development (client relationship management, negotiations, etc.), or related internal experience referenced above
• Experience within the manufacturing industry
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field (or equivalent working experience)
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Future Career Path Opportunities
This Commodity Buyer position can provide an excellent foundation for continued growth within Volvo Group moving forward. After gaining this experience, you may be well positioned for future opportunities in areas such as Supply Network Resilience, Supply Network Quality, Supplier Relationship Management, Business Control, and more. You will also have access to training and development programs through Volvo Group University, and the opportunity to expand your professional network across global purchasing and cross-functional teams.