Commodity Buyer, Chassis/Vehicle Dynamics

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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. 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 as a whole. 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. Volvo Group is defined by a set of five carefully chosen values, which include Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, and Performance. These values are a major force in guiding our day-to-day behavior and drive our decision making at all levels of the organization. Our values are easy to understand, and yet fundamentally important. They express our shared beliefs across countries and entities to form the basis for a high-performing culture that can help maximize the full potential of the organization. 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. It is our responsibility to honor that heritage and build an even stronger future for our company moving forward. Each of our individual actions collectively define who we are as a company and how the world sees us. Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey? What you will do The Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Chassis/Vehicle Dynamics segment. You will be responsible for making sure 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 and post-production phases. This position is based in Greensboro, NC, and will report to the Head of CVD Purchasing North America. Responsibilities will include: Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value Drive negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within the segment Contribute to segment business plan & be an active member in the global network of Buyers Collaborate with other members of the global supply chain to successfully develop and execute global supply chain and technology strategies Use Volvo Production System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management targets (QDCFTSR) Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in cooperation with the Supply Network Quality (SNQ) team Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility Manage and negotiate product/processes changes during production and post-production phases Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics, and financial flows to the suppliers Who are you? Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 3+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts) or business development (client relationship management, negotiations, etc.) experience Experience within the manufacturing industry Proven negotiation and communication skills Strong business acumen, agile in way of working Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or r…

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