Commodity Buyer
Shanghai, CN, 201206
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 you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will:
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Conduct supplier scouting, market analysis, and supplier evaluations in Asia, with a strong focus on the Chinese supplier market.
• Lead sourcing activities, including RFQs, cost analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection, aligned with global commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance in cost, quality, delivery, compliance, sustainability, and innovation.
• Support risk assessments, capacity evaluations, and mitigation planning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Volvo Penta Engineering for technical alignment and early supplier involvement.
• Collaborate with commodity buyers at VCE for shared components and harmonized strategies.
• Maintain a strong interface with the global commodity owners and Purchasing Directors in Gothenburg, securing alignment on all business and strategy matters.
• Engage and support the dotted-line reporting structure related to the Volvo Penta organization in India.
Project & Operational Responsibilities
• Support project sourcing, industrialization phases, and supplier readiness for Start of Production.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Volvo Group processes, policies, and sustainability standards
Location: Jinan or Shanghai
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably within:
o Batteries
o Electrical motors
o Connectivity/electronic components
o Automotive or industrial manufacturing
• Experience with supplier scouting and sourcing activities in China.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and handle a diverse set of responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working within a global matrix organization, ideally in the automotive or industrial sector.
• Familiarity with cost breakdown analysis and technical understanding of electrical components.
• Knowledge of Volvo Group purchasing processes is considered an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across regions, cultures, and functions.
Key Competencies
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Results-oriented with a high level of accountability.
• Structured and detail oriented, with good problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving technology landscape.
• Curiosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies and new suppliers.
Ready for the next move?
• If you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.
• If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!
• Come join us for a cup of coffee or a call. We’ll discuss how we can help each other on our journey together.
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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.