Global segment leader /Senior Buyer - Chemicals
Volvo Business Services AB / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
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Volvo Groups Mission of "Driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions" and Vision "To be the most desired and successful transport and infrastructure solution provider in the world".
We are based out of France-Lyon and Sweden- Gothenburg. As a segment leader you will be responsible to drive strategic initiative with buyers globally and you will be responsible for operations in France, Sweden and Belgium as well.
You will work with a high performing team aiming at world-class purchasing - sounds exciting, doesn't it?
Partnerships, global strategies, and new business models' approach are key enablers to succeed.
Our Offer To You
Volvo Group offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-focused environment in a company that is well known for its state-of-the-art company culture and benefits. Our culture is about how we interact with each other, our customers, and with society. It helps us to achieve our business objectives, is firmly rooted in our history, and is critical to our company's long-term success. It is the foundation on which everything else is built.
To work with us is to work with some of the world's most iconic brands, and to be part of a reputation that has been earned for over a century.
Flexibility at work, Vacation days, friendly atmosphere
Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey?
Your focus area will be:
Global segment leader and Senior Buyer will be responsible to develop and drive the global strategy for Volvo Group. Accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Chemicals segment. You will be responsible for ensuring that the segment business plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross-functional network during production
Lead the global network of commodity buyers, securing synergies & best practice sharing. Actively participate in the strategic line activities
Develop the segment business plan (strategy) and action plan together with the buyers, as well as key stakeholders to support Volvo's strategic objectives. You will ensure cross functional alignment
You will be globally responsible to drive activities in the segment and build strategy, you will also manage operational activities in Belgium, France & Sweden
Support Commodity buyers different activities eg; negotiations, supplier issues for global segments as an escalation point, business model, review meetings etc..
Execute local/regional/global sourcing activities within the segment to the defined project timelines and approved sourcing strategies. Carry out global/regional contract negotiations and management
Securing the performance in accordance with the purchasing focus areas
Identify and drive synergies with other Business Areas when relevant and share best practices within the Volvo Group
You will be the one point of contact for one of the interesting area and contribute in future development of chemicals which should be more sustainable and with low emission levels
Analyzing and proposing new way of buying and securing Volvo Group wanted position
Work closely with production and technology on future chemicals and work on optimization
Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in cooperation with the Supplier Quality & Development
Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
Perform daily operational purchasing activities
You will also experience the following:
Be part of a global/ regional and diverse team, with networks spread across the continents, truly global atmosphere
Actively contribute to the team development, by bringing improvement ideas, support your peers, coaching buyers when relevant, sharing benchmark
Be part of a fun work culture with high team spirit.
Be part of creating something new and dynamic in nature. The pace is fast and it is never boring
Best of both worlds: a start-up atmosphere with the support of an established organization
Qualifications
Since we don't know you yet, we might not have everything right about your background and experience. But we do know that we need someone with the ability to drive change. The most important thing for us is that you are:
Business graduate with experiences in strategic and operational purchases. Having experience in chemicals segment and production related purchases will be advantageous
Analytical, structured, and able to handle multiple tasks at the same time
Always willing to improve, both yourself and your work environment
Driven, Responsible, self-going
A true team player, attitude make it easy to establish trust and network
High potential and ambition
Fluent in spoken and written English, proficient in the Swedish & French language is an added advantage
We also believe you have an adequate academic education and experience from the area of purchasing with a negotiation background.
The position is in- Sweden, Göteborg or France, Lyon
Doesn't this sound like an amazing opportunity? We are confident that you will fit right in.
Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.
Are you curious to hear more about the job? Or the department? Or maybe you have other questions? Contact me:
Girish Kotegar , Head of Operating fluids, chargers & Autonomous purchasing, Group Truck Purchasing, SD&I
Email:
girish.kotegar@volvo.com / phone: +46 765538433
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2023-04-11
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Arbetsgivare Volvo Business Services AB (org.nr 556029-5197)
405 08 GÖTEBORG
Arbetsplats Group Trucks Purchasing
Jobbnummer 7583500
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