About this role
Required Skills Ownership / Accountability Positive mindset Perseverance Structured way of working Business Acumen Negotiation skills Strong team player Learning on the fly Self-driving and autonomy Problem solving Strategic thinking Proven ability to establish and maintain strong and trustful relations with suppliers Proven ability to establish targets and drive results Analytical skills Willingness to go out on the field Willingness to learn from others and share best practices Ability to communicate with facts, to sell concepts and get desired support Fluent in English, both written and spoken You will join a professional team, creating business value in an open and multicultural, dynamic, and rewarding working climate. We value team players, with energy and creativity, who see opportunities where others see risks, who are willing to drive the change and strive for the best in order to deliver results. Core Mission As a Rubber & Fluid transfer project buyer you will be the Purchasing interface towards projects and suppliers on your segments during the entire project phase. You will be responsible to secure that the project QDCFTSR targets (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, Risk Management) are met, and maintained. Responsibilities Provide Input on Supplier Project Performance to the Commodity Buyer Develop the sourcing plan for the component according to cross functional component time plan Manage the following Sourcing activities in project phase: To drive the supplier selection process in Projects To secure that supplier selection complies to the Project Targets/Budget (Sourcing deadline, tooling/SIPD cost…) Ensure deliverables from suppliers to fulfill APQP activities managed by SQE Challenge, Negotiate, & Report changes after contract signature and ensure fulfillment of project targets Manage parts and orders in project phase and ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the Commodity Buyer Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates (Parma codes, EDI connection…) with Supplier Host support when needed Manage Project Performance Reviews with suppliers and stakeholders The Volvo Group aims at being the most admired employer in the industry by attracting and engaging the best people. Volvo Group Purchasing provides competitive advantages to the Volvo Group by selecting high performing suppliers to deliver the best possible products & services with the right quality output that add real business value for our customers. We are a global division with approximately 1,300 professionals world-wide providing expertise to secure Purchasing Excellence for Customer Success. Volvo Group Purchasing has 120 BSEK in Purchasing annual spend, 2,550 suppliers in serial production, and 1,9 billion parts delivered to the Group Truck plants annually. We support the Volvo Group’s mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions’ by applying the principles of Code of Conduct and responsible sourcing to the purchasing processes.