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 Be Doing

The Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Combustion Team focusing on the fuel filtration 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 production and post-production phases. This position will be based out of our Hagerstown, MD location and will report to the Head of Combustion 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 Combustion / Fuel Filtration segments 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 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 related field, or equivalent working experience To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status 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, and more

In addition to the above, you will also enjoy:

An inclusive organization that prioritizes employees’ health and well-being Volvo Group University for professional and personal development A global organization with expansive career growth opportunities Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration Employee discounts Would you like to learn more? Please visit volvogroup.com/en/careers.html to explore further!

 

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

 

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

 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

 

“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”.