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. 

What you will do

What You Will Be Doing
This Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Forging and Transmission segments. 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 sourcing and project implementation phase. This position will be based out of Shanghai, China and will report to the Head of Vehicle, Powertrain and Fossil-Free material purchasing APAC.

Responsibilities will include:
•    Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance
•    Drive negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within the Forging and Transmission parts segment
•    Contribute to segment business plan & be an active member in the global network of Buyers
•    Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management targets (QDCFTSR)
•    Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
•    Manage and negotiate product/processes changes during production and project implementation phase 
•    Perform daily purchasing activities related to business review meetings, logistics delivery flow and financial flows to the suppliers
 

Who are you?

What We Are Looking For
•    A true team player who thrives on collaboration and mutual growth. You are skilled at building and maintaining strong working relationships both internally and externally.
•    You bring a strategic mindset with the ability to plan for long term success.
•    Ideally, you have prior experience in forging, transmission parts or a related field.
•    Comfortable working in uncertainty and able to drive progress in evolving situations.
•    Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
•    You communicate and ensure proper alignment proficiently.
•    You hold a relevant academic qualification.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

“Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with passion for innovation, sustainability, people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to customers, society, and the Volvo Group”.