Apprentice Bac+4/5 CapEx Project Buyer H/F
Lyon, FR, 69802
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
At Volvo Group Purchasing, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
Within the Investment Purchasing team, th
In this apprenticeship, you will support Project Buyers within the Investment Purchasing team on procurement activities related to production equipment across the Volvo Group.
Your mission will include:
- Building and maintaining trust-based relationships with technical stakeholders
- Advising internal partners throughout their investment projects while following the purchasing process
- Leading continuous‑improvement initiatives to strengthen buyer–specifier collaboration
- Developing a supplier panel aligned with plant needs
- Managing investment purchasing projects in line with Group strategy
- Conducting commercial and contractual negotiations
- Supporting both French industrial sites and international purchasing projects
Your future team
The team operates in a multicultural, dynamic environment where collaboration, curiosity, and initiative are valued. You will also interact with the international Purchasing community, giving you exposure to global projects.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
- A strong desire to improve and deliver performance
- A positive mindset and a collaborative spirit
- Analytical thinking and the ability to synthesize complex information
- Negotiation and economic analysis skills
- Pragmatism and adaptability
- Clear and confident communication skills in both French and English
You are a student preparing a Master’s degree in Purchasing (M1) or an equivalent program in Business, Logistics, or Engineering. Above all, you are curious and eager to learn within a multicultural team.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- Hands‑on experience in investment purchasing within a global industrial group
- Exposure to innovative technologies and sustainability‑driven industrial transformations
- Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and broaden your network
- Development of key skills in negotiation, project management, and stakeholder engagement
- A supportive environment that encourages autonomy, initiative, and continuous learning
Ready for the next move?
If you're curious, eager to learn within an intercultural team, want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be.
We look forward to meeting you.
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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.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.