Project and Commodity Buyer

Project and Commodity Buyer **Location**:Göteborg, SE, 417 15 - Lyon, FR, 69802**Position Type**:Professional- Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.Who we are Our team is responsible of Electromechanic parts, such as Energy Auxiliaries and Braking Systems. We are the main interface towards the suppliers and our mission is to improve the value chain on costs, quality, delivery performance, sustainability and resilience. We basically secure a position in the forefront of technology for our commodities. We belong to the Electromechanics department within Group Trucks Purchasing and are located in Lyon (France) and Göteborg (Sweden). **What you will do** As a Project and Commodity buyer you will be accountable for the purchasing activities within Braking Systems commodity. You will drive and lead projects and operations in line with the segment business plan and contribute to the segment strategy by leading negotiations and building relationships with an international supplier base. You do this by securing the suppliers QDCF-TSR performance using purchasing tools and by collaboration with your cross functional network. The networking and ability to cooperate both internally and externally is a key ability. In this position you are in the driver seat, but you need to be able to get your network behind you to succeed. You will be reporting to the Head of Energy Aux & Braking Systems and actively contribute to the development of the department. **Who are you?** As a person we believe that you are an experienced buyer, a business-oriented mindset with both a financial and technical understanding. You enjoy the challenge of having contact with experienced and skilled suppliers and you also possess strong communication and networking skills. In addition to this you enjoy driving your own work and taking initiatives, with a team player attitude. Qualifications: - ability to build high quality relationships with your internal and external stakeholders - you demonstrate excellent communication skills both at operational and executive level, and you are comfortable in cross functional and multicultural set-up - you have an ownership mentality in your job - able to deal with the issues that arise when navigating in unknown terrain - you are a purchasing professional with excellent business acumen - you have an adequate academic education" **What’s in it for you?** We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, in a passionate, dynamic and international team. **Ready for the next move?**Kirill Mikhailovskii, Head of Energy Auxiliaries & Braking Systems **Who we are and what we believe in**- **Group Trucks Purchasing** has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group's mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions' through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.**Job Category**:Purchasing**Organization**:Group Trucks Purchasing**Travel Required**:Occasional Travel**Requisition ID**:8015**View All Jobs** **Do we share the same aspirations?** Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society. Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity. Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect. If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.