Project Buyer

Project Buyer

**Location**:Lyon, FR, 69802**Position Type**:Professional- Transport is at the core of modern society and developing in a higher pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to shape the future of transportation.**Your Future Team**

CAB Exterior Plastic team is made of 12 **passioned** buyers located in France (Lyon) and Sweden (Gothenburg) led by a **passioned** manager. Our team is part of CAB department in which 60 multicultural buyers are linked by a strong feeling of camaderie and dedication.

Leading projects to source Exterior Plastic parts makes us contribute to combine Volvo brand message with maximum air performance delivery to create beautiful and air dynamic trucks. We participate in giving the right artistic vision from design and we supply the air dynamic performance to reduce fuel consumption that meet our customer demand. We are actively contributing to reach Volvo group and customers long-term ambitions related to sustainability.

Our parts are design, visible and aerodynamic ones like lower fronts, bumpers, black offs, deflectors, chassis fairings

The job is located either in France (Lyon) or in Sweden (Gothenburg).

You will be utilizing your business acumen and tactical mindset to:

- Contribute to Segment Strategy and be an active member in the global network of buyers.
- Secure that supplier selection is aligned with the Segment Strategy
- Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in the project phase in cooperation with your cross-functional project team
- Drive actions and challenge assumptions both internally and with the sourced supplier(s) to meet QDCF-TSR (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management) targets for the products being developed
- Together with Cross functional team secure the outcome of the sourcing in a contractual package and that all agreements are concluded
- Keep a close collaboration with Commodity buyer(s) for corresponding segments.

**Who are you?**
- Well-developed business acumen, agile in way of working
- 3+ years of purchasing experience within Industry. Automotive sector is preferred
- Master degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Business Administration, or equivalent working experience
- Expert verbal and written communication skills
- Proven negotiation and analytical skills
- Experience in creating and delivering critical path timelines
- Always trying to improve, both yourself and your work environment

**If you have some questions, Reach out to me**
Hélène Chabi, Purchasing Manager - CAB Exterior Plastic
**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**:5123**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.