Product Buyer Powertrain Installation

At Purchasing, you are part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services - at the right cost, quality and technology - is essential for the success of Volvo Car Group. Ultimately, it's all about cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo.

Volvo Car Group is having a very positive momentum with several new car programs in the near future. We develop a global supplier base and commodity strategies as well as maintain existing supplier relationships.

Purchasing Powertrain Installation is responsible for direct material to all Volvo Cars Plants. We purchase material to advanced projects, new projects and running production for all Volvo Car Group manufacturing plants. Powertrain Installation main areas are "Fuel System, Engine Mounts, Exhaust and Air Induction Systems".

As a Product Buyer you have the responsibility to source new programs and establish final agreements. You are going to represent Volvo Car Group and Purchasing towards the supplier base as well as strive to attain constant improvements and increase efficiency, e.g. establishing a supplier base in accordance to the company's overall strategies. You will also carry out market test analysis and benchmarking studies and participate in cross functional teams with Engineering, Quality and Cost Estimating.

Main responsibilities

* Issue purchase orders and make other transactions, updates and reports

* Establish action plans on part-specific supplier issues in running business

* Work toward short and long term targets

* It is within your role to act on design changes within the projects

* Work toward individual targets

* Secure agreements are implemented in Purchasing system and follow up on result

* Frequent supplier contacts regarding day-to-day tasks

* Be a part of Global commodity Council, discuss strategy and projects to align with China Purchasing Team

Required qualifications

* Commercial or Technical education at University or equivalent

* Experience in areas sales/purchase is an advantage

* Experience in leading projects is an advantage

* Interest in technology and in making business

* Good overall computer (MS Office) and administration skills are needed including good knowledge in excel and power point

* Good knowledge in English, written and spoken

* Experience from automotive industry is an advantage

Personal qualities

* Likes challenges and is very focused on reaching the finish line

* Good cooperation and communication skills to create challenge with respect both internally and externally

* Good negotiation skills and ability to challenge with respect and find win-win solutions

* Structured way of working with an ability to handle many issues/projects in parallel

* Ability to independent drive and complete tasks

* Positive and energetic mindset - everything is possible

About Volvo Car Group

The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into th

Timmar per vecka: Heltid Permanent

Arbetsgivare Namn: Volvo Car Group AB

Arbetsgivare adress: 40531 40531 1480

Form av kontakt:
Karin Örtegren titel : telefon 1: +46729889428() telefon 2: () mobil: e-post: karin.ortegren (at) randstad.se

Jobb kort beskrivning: Buyers

Land: Sweden

Område: Västra Götalands län

Avtalstid: Permanent

Typ av kontrakt: Full time

Källa till jobberbjudande: Public Employment Service of Sweden(AMS)

Hur man ansöker: Other - see free text