Description : Buyer. Company : null. Location :

Sweden

Position Description

Position Description

Here at Volvo CE, we are driven by the idea that by imagination, hard work and technology innovation, we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter and more connected. It is up to us!

Our organization is made up by people who believe in great people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of a diverse and creative workplace that brings out the best in everyone.

As a Buyer for Volvo Construction Equipment, you will be responsible for the operational part of purchasing for a set portfolio of suppliers and commodities.

You will be a part of our team in Braås, where we are 19 people in different roles within Purchasing. Seven of those are working in the same role as you managing a number of commodities.
We will gladly share our expertise and experience with you and are looking forward to learning from yours.

This is how you could make an impact

You will work with suppliers on a day-to-day basis and do the purchasing for 7 different production sites in Europe such as our Hauler and Wheel loader sites in Braås and Arvika, our component site in Hallsberg and Eskilstuna and Volvo Powertrain production sites in Sweden and France. You will source new parts to our projects and our production, contribute to develop our business relations with our suppliers and drive or support in negotiations. Furthermore, you are a key player to drive improvement activities both internal and with suppliers.

You will also represent purchasing in many different and exiting new development projects and for sourcing of new components to our production. To have good working relations with our suppliers are important, so to meet with them on a regular basis and contribute to develop our supplier strategy is a part of this role.

So, who are you?

We are curious to get to know you! We assume that you are driven and take own initiatives You are a target-oriented individual with a business mindset. We imagine that you are well organized and have a general technical understanding. You are an open-minded team player with good communication
skills.

Required competencies

• Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering or economics, or other valid education.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.
• Work experience within Purchasing and/or Supply Chain having a holistic view.
• General technical understanding and interest.

Are we a perfect match?

This is a great opportunity so give me a call and I will gladly tell you more about us and this position!
I am really looking forward to viewing your application!

Emanuel Tirenå
Head of Site Purchasing & Supply Chain
Phone: +46 700- 897801

Union representatives
Dennis Andersson, Akademikerna, +46 790 608063
Per Trozell, Unionen, +46 (0)70- 089 76 81
Jimmy Lönnetun, Ledarna, +46 70 0897634

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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.

Auto req ID

146906BR

Organization

Volvo Construction Equipment

State / Province

Kronoberg

City/Town

Braås

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular

Travel Required (maximum)

Occasional Travel

Functional Area

Purchasing

Last application date

04-Dec-2023