Project Specialist
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.
What you will do
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 support 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 Entry position within Purchasing Project China Team today! A person in this position is intended to ultimately support the upcoming NPD/NPI projects.
As part of the Purchasing Project China Team, you'll support 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.
Main tasks/responsibilities
- Support project managers fulfill their GDP deliverables and tasks, Manage sample orders for different sites and communicate project status within the Purchasing organization and to interested stakeholders
- Assign responsible buyer to new parts. Collaborate with all Commodity roles, parts sales, Volvo Korea plant and Volvo Shanghai plant to manage sample orders.
- Supplier project manager to control purchasing overall cost targets on new purchased parts.
- Planning and follow-up with stakeholders for all new parts until first serial delivery.
- Identify opportunities and contribute to Commodity strategy development.
- Identify and manage target cost deviations, drive improvements among the team.
- Secure time for Purchasing activities in the main time plan.
- Manage overall purchasing invoice receipt, payment in Jinan site.
- Training and coordinating interns working on documentation preparation.
- Purchasing administration, include held purchasing meeting, team activities, other events.
- Purchasing administration, including canteen, shuttle bus, company car, delivery, Office supply management, Reimbursement coordination, Functional mini library.
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!
Competencies and education:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, supply chain management or a related field, a background in finance or procurement is a plus.
• You have minimum 7 years of administration experience which includes: contract management, parts procurement, purchasing administration.
• An ideal candidate will possess relevant technical knowledge and solid understanding of construction equipment.
• Strong communication skills, backed by a track record of delivering results. Strong networking skills and the ability to motivate team members.
• Fluent in written and spoken Chinese and English. CET-6 is a mandatory requirement. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Previous work experience in the Construction Equipment or Automotive industry, project management experience is a plus.
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!
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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.