AB Volvo
Senior Buyer - Sheet Metal
AB Volvo, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
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.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.Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey?What You Will Be Doing
This Senior Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Sheet Metal 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.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 Sheet Metal 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.Monitor and analyze supplier capacity to proactively eliminate potential plant impacts and aftermarket part shortages.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.What We Are Looking For
6+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts) experience.Experience within the heavy 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 related field, or equivalent working experience.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.Who we are and what we believe inOur 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.
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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.Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey?What You Will Be Doing
This Senior Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Sheet Metal 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.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 Sheet Metal 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.Monitor and analyze supplier capacity to proactively eliminate potential plant impacts and aftermarket part shortages.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.What We Are Looking For
6+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts) experience.Experience within the heavy 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 related field, or equivalent working experience.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.Who we are and what we believe inOur 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.
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