SD&I Buyer

Arquus is a leading defense company in land mobility solutions. In its various local locations, ARQUUS designs, manufactures and supports a whole range of light armoured vehicles.

A long-standing partner of the armed forces, ARQUUS has nearly 25,000 vehicles of all types in service with the French Army. Arquus is participating in the production of the new generation of the Army's forward vehicles, the Griffon and the Jaguar as part of the Scorpion program while ensuring all the logistics of spare parts and components thanks to its Hub Arquus logistics platform.

Who we are and what we believe in

The opportunity to evolve in a structure on a human scale, which pays attention to the individual. The structure is flexible and the management is close enough to you that you can take the space you want and see the results of your work.

The order book gives a long-term vision that also allows each employee to project and evolve in the long term. Our focus on inclusion, diversity and equity allows each of us to bring our whole selves to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing any barriers that may exist to join us, which is why we ask you, even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications in the job description, to apply and let us decide.

Did you know? As a disability-friendly company, Arquus has been committed for many years to the professional integration of people with disabilities.

We are seeking for a Commodity Buyer.

Purpose of the Role:

As a Commodity Buyer at Volvo Buses, you have an end-to-end responsibility of a portfolio of suppliers and segments, delivering to production sites regionally and / or globally. You will be a part of our diverse team with motivated buyers, supplier quality engineers and purchasing project managers. We will gladly share our expertise and experience with you and are looking forward to learning from yours.  

Accountabilities: 

• Establish sourcing strategies, including supplier risk assessment, in cooperation with other buyers, purchasing project managers, supplier quality, supplier network resilience, cost engineering, product development and manufacturing.
• Supplier selection, contract negotiation and implementation, appropriate supplier relationship management, supplier development, supplier risk assessment, supplier partnerships while ensuring a strong key stakeholder process on a regional/global level.
• Contribute in many different and exiting new development projects and source components to our production. The internal network is vital, and we expect you to be able to effectively work and communicate in a cross-functional setting.
• Lead daily purchasing activities in your scope, securing quality & delivery supplier performance, driving cost ratio activities, implementing segment business & supplier business plans and leading contract negotiations in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.

 
Required competencies:

• A positive attitude to new challenges and a can-do attitude.
• Accountability and focus on result.
• Excellent commercial understanding and negotiating skills, both in preparation and execution.
• Great networking skills and ability to work in cross functional teams.
• Openness to and interest in different cultures.
• An ability to balance relevant variables in sourcing/negotiations – quality, deliveries, cost, features, technology, sustainability and risk.

Requirements:

• Degree: Bachelor degree in Business Management or Engineering.
• Experience: minimum of 3 years work experience within Purchasing and/or Supply Chain having a holistic view, preferably within automotive, industry or transportation.
• Language: Fluency in English is a must (both spoken and written).