Expert Buyer-Top Hat

Imagine the mobility of tomorrow

Picture yourself in an exciting industry where the future revolves around leading-edge electrified and self-driving cars seamlessly integrated into people's daily lives. But how can we create this future in a way that is both safe and sustainable? This is just one of the inspiring questions we're working to solve here at Volvo Cars. Join us and watch your ideas shape the future of mobility. 

Join Us as an Expert Buyer and Drive Strategic Impact for our Procurement organization. Together with us you will have the opportunity to contribute in shaping global, competitive, sustainable and resilient value chains. For Life. At Volvo Cars Procurement organization, we're building a future-focused organization through strategic partnerships and resilient global value chains. Our global category teams collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive innovation, foster long-term supplier relationships, and create a sustainable global footprint. We’re committed to reducing supply chain risks while constantly exploring new suppliers and ideas. 
We empower our teams to take ownership, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional value to support the success of both our business and our customers. Join us in unleashing the full potential of our global organization! 

At Direct Material Procurement we’re looking for a talented Expert Buyers to make a powerful impact within our dynamic, global organization. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming cost into value, partnering with innovative, resilient, and sustainable suppliers to position Volvo Cars as the top choice for our customers. You’ll take on the strategic responsibility of managing high-priority suppliers who produce the vital components and materials for our world-class cars. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll play a crucial role in crafting an exceptional experience for every customer who buys and drives a Volvo.  

We’re now seeking driven and innovative individuals eager to make an impact and be part of our exciting, ambitious journey. Be part of one of our global procurement teams and shape the future with us at “Vehicle Top hat”.

The “Vehicle Top Hat” procurement department is responsible for sourcing and managing a variety of parts and systems that are crucial for the vehicle's exterior and interior.

What you will do

As this is a senior professional role your scope of responsibilities will on top of your regular scope also include more strategic responsibilities, as well as to help us drive the change and transformation in the organization. 
 

• Navigate a dynamic environment, embracing new challenges, high-tempo and complex negotiations
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with future technologies and business needs 
• Take ownership of the supply base, ensuring financially sound, sustainable, and capable suppliers 
• Together with global category teams and internal stakeholders plan and execute strategic supplier selections  
• Ensure all purchasing deliverables are met at each program milestone 
• Collaborate with category teams and stakeholders to guarantee supplier capability, quality, and on-time deliveries 
• Drive initiatives to optimize ongoing business and continuously identifying opportunities for cost savings in commercial, technical, and supply chain areas 
• Continuously assess and manage supply base risks while seeking ways to improve and streamline operations

What you will bring

Besides brining all bellow expertise, we believe you have the ability to build trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. You will shine in this role if you are structured and organized, and you know how to effectively manage complexity and diverse interfaces. 
 

• Strong business acumen with experience working internationally with global suppliers, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.  
• You build trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. 
• Structured and organized, effectively managing complexity and diverse interfaces. 
• Confidence in influencing stakeholders in an international setting, with fluent English communication. 
• Resilience in achieving results under pressure, consistently seeking new opportunities through formal and informal development channels. 
• Collaborative and goal-oriented approach, with expertise in supplier management and fact-based negotiations. 
• Experience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments undergoing digital transformation, with a knack for turning challenges into business opportunities.  
   

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.

Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 7th of Feb 2025. We’re excited to get to know you! 

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
 
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

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