Project Manager Purchasing
Ji'nan, CN, 250102
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.
Short Description
Volvo Construction Equipment is leading the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter and more connected. To make this happen, our construction vehicles require innovative technologies and with talented individuals to lead this!
Are you ready to take on your next challenge? Do you want to Lead and be responsible for Purchasing related activities within NPD projects, Advanced Engineering, Cost initiatives with focus on QSCCF?
If the answer is Yes, then do not hesitate and apply for the Project Manager Purchasing position within Purchasing Project China Team today! A person in this position is intended to ultimately manage the upcoming NPD/NPI projects.
As part of the Purchasing Project China Team, you'll drive the business with internal and external stakeholders including Volvo CE (Purchasing, Technology, Operations, Sales) and other Volvo entities.
Who are we in Purchasing Project China Team?
Our organization is built to drive cross function collaboration and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity and together we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone.
Our team is a group of highly motivated individuals located in Jinan, China. We work cross-functionally and cross-regionally to contribute to our key stakeholders and deliver concrete results.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together.
We haven't met you yet, but for this role, we're in search of a dynamic and dedicated professional with an unwavering "can-do" attitude. If you thrive in team environments, possess a creative and strategic mindset, and have experience in global and cross-functional communication, you might just be the perfect fit.
You are well organized, structured, and willing to take on complex tasks. You always have a big picture perspective and are able to proactively drive the team change towards a better position.
What sets you apart is your genuine passion for everything you do and always put the team first. You're driven to continuously enhance and challenge both yourself and your work environment.
If this sounds like you, we're eager to meet and welcome you to our team!
What’s in it for you?
On top of exciting role within Purchasing Project China Team, we offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
• People centric culture,
• Great work atmosphere and environment that supports personal career development,
• Opportunity to work with latest technologies in a global or cross-functional environment.
Working for Volvo is different. Come and check us!
Main tasks/responsibilities
- Responsible for that Purchasing contributors fulfill their GDP deliverables and tasks, Create visual project progress status reports and communicate project status within the Purchasing organization and to interested stakeholders
- Assign responsible buyer to new parts. Collaborate with Buyer, Supplier Development roles and all Commodity roles
- Together with project team set the target cost. Responsible for Purchasing overall cost targets on new purchased parts
- Responsible for planning and follow-up all new parts until first serial delivery
- Coordination with “sub-delivered projects” into main projects
- Secure ESI in early phases in NPD projects and in AE initiatives
- Define business requirements and stakeholder needs
- Demand resources from technology to be able to meet QSCCF-targets
- Secure documented gate passing sign-off with Purchasing PPD Director and Purchasing Site Manager (Core & Hub)
- Representative Purchasing in the project management team
- Identify opportunities and contribute to Commodity strategy development.
- Prioritize cost case for cost engineers at Volvo GTT within assigned project
- Secure time for Purchasing activities in the main time plan
- Demand resources, i.e. Buyers, SDE’s, QA and material control according to project needs
- Make decisions to be able to secure each gate and builds
- Recommend gate passage GO/NO GO
Competencies and education
University or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field,
• You have minimum 7 years of Project management or Business Development experience which includes: project management, sourcing, cost management, negotiations, supplier relationship management, operational & strategic supply management.
• An ideal candidate will possess relevant technical knowledge and solid understanding of construction equipment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, backed by a track record of delivering results. Strong networking skills and the ability to motivate team members.
• Experienced in project management methodology, procurement process and development project knowledge.
• Fluent in written and spoken Chinese and English. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Previous work experience in the Construction Equipment or Automotive industry, project management experience is a plus.
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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.
Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.