Senior Buyer, Logistics

Let’s shape the future together

We’re shaping our business around people. While our cars embrace leading-edge technologies, we never employ technology for its own sake. Quite the opposite. Instead, our focus is on adapting technology to benefit people. This philosophy extends to the sales and customer experience we aim to deliver. Do you want to be a part of creating the exciting solutions of tomorrow’s mobility? Then look no further, join us. 

What you´ll do? 

You will be part of our Finished Vehicles Logistics Team within the Indirect Procurement organization, covering the procurement of finished vehicle transportation by Road, Rail & Ocean. You will join an experienced and diverse team and within transforming and challenging procurement area. You will together with our stakeholders drive the logistic transformation of our company by supplying the right logistics services and in this way shape the future and contribute to a personal, greener, and safer mobility.  

We have a global organization with procurement team members in Gothenburg as well as in US and China. While looking for the right external solutions we collaborate tightly with internal stakeholders, such as complete Supply Chain and Commercial team, which require a high degree of collaborative skills but also provide wide networking opportunities.  

Your main focus will be EMEA regional distribution covering rail and road transportation, and your scope of responsibility will be: 

• Collaborate with our Procurement teams worldwide, including in Shanghai and the USA 
• Lead and support cross-functional global sourcing projects within the category including preparation, execution, analysis, negotiation, supplier selection and contract management 
• Develop and implement category and supplier strategies 
• Create and maintain commercial relations with suppliers and stakeholders 
• Work proactively with key business stakeholders to understand your product/service, its market, supply base and potential innovation to find ways to increase value for Volvo Cars - including cost, quality, and sustainability. 
• Requires ability to deal with ambiguity and the corresponding capacity to make data driven decisions or recommendation. 
• Dare to challenge status quo and work proactively to build better understanding and work towards ultimate solutions. 
• Engagement in some global business travels. 

What you`ll bring 

We are looking for passionate and dedicated procurement professionals with solid experience who can take on the complete cycle of purchasing activities, such as lead sourcing initiatives and manage commercial relationships with our suppliers, as well as ensuring strategic approach.

The right candidate has ideally a background within procurement or related supply chain services and also experience within project management and successfully driving complex sourcing projects. 

• A decisive, ambitious mindset, thriving in uncertainty and transformation. 
• Strong collaboration skills, enhancing both customer and internal experiences. 
• Confidence in leading procurement, building strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. 
• Fluent in English, comfortable in global settings, and experienced in working with international suppliers. 
• Expertise in Supply Chain and Logistics procurement, with proven skills in fact-based negotiations and supplier management. 
• Project management, strong analytical and organizational expertise.  
• A university degree (or equivalent experience) and automotive industry experience is a plus. 

In short, you're a results-driven, strategic leader with global procurement expertise. 

If you are an experienced professional within procurement and you can recognize yourself in the requirements profile above, do not hesitate to read more and apply! 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We invite you to apply in English at your earliest convenience, but no later than 15th of November. As we are continuously looking for this competence, we might consider you also for other roles and will in this occasion inform you on details. Please submit your application via our Career site and note that applications submitted via email will not be retained or taken into consideration. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged. 
Location of the position: Gothenburg, On-site 

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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