Senior Category Buyer
Volvo Personvagnar AB / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Göteborg
2021-06-15
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Senior Category Buyer - Body & Stamping
At Procurement, 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.
What's in it for you?
Do you want to work with market leading suppliers in a complex area, with components having a big impact on the final product? Body and Stamping team is now looking for a Senior Category Buyer.
Body / Stamping and Raw Material is a part of vehicle structure team with responsibility for all components related to the Body of our products.
You will be part of a dynamic team of 15 buyers supporting each other to reach our business objectives. You will be responsible for the strategy and sourcing of body parts, a segment with large spend and strategic suppliers. You will also have the global lead for the category team meaning that you will lead and coordinate the global activities in the body and stamping team.
In this broad and interesting role, you will be responsible to secure supply and deliver cost efficiency and additional value in sourcing programs. You will participate in the development and execution of Commodity Business Plans. You will be working in a team with the aim to have a clear view on the Global business demands as well as supplier market.
What you'll do
You will have a total cost approach by delivering cost savings, cash flow and added-value improvements, anchor and execute Commodity Business Plans, e.g. identifying and leading key programs to achieve cost saving targets and setting supplier base portfolio, based on market and business needs.
You will also:
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiation with suppliers within the area.
• Together with Stakeholders prepare and effectuate RFI/RFQ within the area. Have the sourcing responsibility for this segment and take a holistic business approach which includes Cost, Quality, Delivery, Feature, Strategy and Sustainability.
• Conduct market-, supplier- and spend analysis to be on top of the area and be able to perform strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Contribute to the teams Sustainability targets
• Manage the supplier relationship with leading supplier within the segment.
Do you fit the profile?
We believe you have a University degree in relevant area and minimum 3 years of relevant work experience preferably from purchasing/procurement.
You possess negotiation skills and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and also have the ability to handle many issues/projects in parallel. You are of course fluent in English (written and spoken) with great communication skills in general. International experience is preferred.
On a personal level
To be successful in the role you need to have a business mind-set, with a high integrity and professionalism.
You are performance driven with great communication and excellent cooperation skills.
You enjoy working co-operatively in teams as well as independently driving and completing tasks with a positive mindset.
How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Team Manager
amir.adlouni@volvocars.comIf you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Maria Westermark Senior Recruiter at
maria.westermark@volvocars.comWe want your application before June 23th, 2021 but selection will be running continuously.
Please note that applications via email will not be accepted in respect to GDPR.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Full Time Undefined
Publiceringsdatum2021-06-15ErsättningUndefined
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2021-06-23
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanFöretagVolvo Personvagnar AB
Arbetsgivarens referens Arbetsgivarens referens för detta jobb är "51216-35810123".
Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Volvo Personvagnar AB (org.nr 556074-3089),
https://www.volvocars.com/ Körkort För detta jobb krävs körkort.
Arbetsplats Volvo Car Corporation
Jobbnummer 5812330
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