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. 

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.

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. 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 Be Doing

SD&I Purchasing (Services, Digital & Investments) is a global organization within GTP (Group Trucks Purchasing) representing a yearly purchased spend of 35 BSEK (approximately 3.3 BUSD). The team is responsible for Investments, IT, Professional Service & Travel, Product & Operation Services, and more.

As a Senior Project Manager, Purchasing you will be accountable to lead purchasing activities and represent indirect Purchasing in assigned product, services, and industrial projects. You will also be the interface with the Purchasing line organization and work closely together to secure purchasing interest. You will be a key player in the project teams, and you will act and deliver in a large network requesting strong cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders around the different business areas.

This position will be based out of Greensboro, NC and will report to the Head of Services, Digital & Investments Purchasing North America.

Responsibilities will include:
 

Membership in the GTP SD&I North America Leadership team, and actively contribute to the development of the department Drive department activities and give input to department purchasing business plan Serve as a key Interface to your stakeholder areas Take an active part in the project, contribute to the fulfillment of the total project, and be the voice of SD&I in the Project Management team Facilitate purchasing revenue creation by supporting revenue streams from our supply network partners Inform the Purchasing line organization about project demands, targets, time schedules, and other relevant project information Prepare and present project statuses and management project reviews in purchasing reference groups as well as other forums Ensure Purchasing resources are secured for projects Contribute and secure that the purchasing time plan fits within the overall time plan Identify and secure that purchasing related risk mitigation plans/actions are documented and communicated to the project team and relevant groups Appreciated Attributes Strong leadership skills and ability to prioritize Open minded and a positive attitude Utilize your strong communication skills to be the connector Able to lead colleagues in a trustful manner Team oriented and place value in trust-based collaboration Developed ability to develop and inspire/motivate others Knowledgeable in current and future business trends, technology, and markets Face problems and act quickly and directly; provide direct and actionable feedback Appreciate feedback and seek for continuous improvement Make good decisions in line with internal stakeholders, with risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions in mind Structured with analytical and logical mindset What We Also Pay Attention To 6+ years of Project Management experience Heavy trucking, automotive, construction equipment, aviation, or aerospace industry experience required Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent working experience Experience in digitalization / Power BI Compensation/Benefits Competitive base salary Company bonus Comprehensive health benefits 401(K) with company match as well as additional automatic company contribution Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all Flexible work environment 5 - 6 weeks of annual vacation Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities Volvo Group University for professional and personal developmentWorkplace health/wellness, and reimbursement programs On-campus fitness center and café

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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. 

 

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.