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. 

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 real passion for innovation, sustainability, and 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 our customers, society, and the Volvo Group.

Who We Are

Group Trucks Purchasing is located in 52 sites around the world, has 1,300 employees and a yearly spend of 120 BSEK (~$11B USD). We have 2,550 suppliers in serial production that delivers 1.9 billion parts to Group Truck plants annually. We are a global team working with pride, breaking new grounds and capturing the latest innovations as well as supporting the brands and safeguarding Volvo Group synergies. We work together with speed and agility, in close collaboration, and with a strong mandate towards our suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Our team, Electromobility, Electronics, Electromechanics & Autonomous Purchasing North America, is a key contributor to deliver Volvo Group’s Mission with the increased complexity coming with the continued introduction of new technologies and customer features along with the acceleration of the electrification of our products. We enable this by securing Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) targets through Sourcing, Product Development, and Operations support of both serial production and service parts, with strong collaboration with our strategic counterparts located in Europe. We are also focused on the future success of Volvo Group through helping to accelerate technology and business innovations through partnerships in what we call the CampX by Volvo Group!

What You Will Be Doing

As the Senior Innovation Buyer, you are one of the key stakeholders in establishing Purchasing’s overall innovation agenda. This includes leading early phase investigations and pre-studies, as well as exploring different types of business models and partnerships, often with start-ups. The role also includes being the Purchasing interface towards the Engineering Innovation Members in CampX Greensboro, as well as other innovation stakeholders in Volvo Group. You are also, together with your other colleagues, responsible for being the Purchasing interface towards different external innovation hubs and networks.

Another important task in this role is to enable successful networking, scouting, and integration of innovations and new technologies from external suppliers and partners in the Engineering development initiatives, and to continue our transition from a reactive to a proactive way of working in early phases.

You will be based out of Greensboro, NC and report to the Manager of Electromobility Purchasing North America.

Main areas of responsibility:
 

Represent CampX Greensboro in the global CampX Ecosystem Meetings Lead innovation investigations and proof of value cases Be an innovation ambassador and coach to the larger Purchasing community on differences in approach and contracts within this space Proactively scout for new partners through research and trade show attendance Provide a clear understanding of supplier engagements across the Purchasing organization Be the Purchasing representative on Advanced Engineering studies Work in accordance with the Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct, and the Volvo Values Who You Are

We are looking for a person with passion to develop sustainable solutions with pioneering products and services for the transport and infrastructure industries. If you have a strong drive and like to have fun at work, this will be a job opportunity that will suit you well.

We believe that you have a results-oriented mindset, which will help you to take on challenging work assignments in a successful way. In addition to this, you have the ability to learn quickly when faced with new issues. Furthermore, you are future oriented and loves the challenges our broad scope brings. It is not standard purchasing; we look for a true change agent and developer.

We believe that you have a customer-oriented mindset and the ability to lead, inspire, challenge, and coach different teams. In this context, it is important that you can act as a connector and leader towards the rest of the purchasing organization. As we are solving a variety of different issues, often starting with limited information, we believe you are agile, pragmatic, driven, and always open to learning new things. We have a strong emphasis on collaboration and sharing, hence we expect you to be a team player that builds relationships over time. We are looking for someone with:
 

Expert verbal and written communication skills  5+ years of strategic purchasing experience Automotive, Powersports, or other heavy manufacturing industry experience Experience with Advanced Engineering or Innovation projects preferred Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent working experience Compensation/Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
 

Competitive base salary Annual company bonus Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and others 401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution Generous Employee Time Off, additional company holiday days, community volunteering hours Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more

In addition to the above, you will also enjoy:
 

A culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all An organization that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being Volvo Group University for professional and personal development A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities A flexible work environment Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration Multiple automotive electric charging stations Bike racks, walking paths, multiple locations for outdoor dining/seating Employee discounts and perks Would you like to learn more? Please visit volvogroup.com/en/careers.html to explore further!

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

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”.