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

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 and Electronics, Electromechanics, and 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 Electromobility and Electronics, Electromechanics, and Autonomous Strategic Lines 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 Project Buyer for Electromobility, you are ultimately responsible to influence the global Segment Business Plan to achieve the North American QDCF-TSR targets, inclusive of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) requirements developed with your understanding of market trends in the Electromobility segments, high voltage battery pack, cell and battery management systems, Charging and Distribution and Power conversion areas.

It will be critical to work with your North American Engineering and global Purchasing counterparts to drive current supplier performance to the defined targets, at the same time continuing to challenge our assumptions in these areas by researching market trends, attending trade shows, and engaging potential new suppliers in feasibility discussions.

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

Main areas of responsibility:
 

Own the sourcing plan for the assigned segments, including leading supplier qualification activities and contract negotiations Drive actions and challenge assumptions both internally and with the sourced supplier(s) to meet QDCFTSR (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management) targets for the products being developed Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in the project phase in cooperation with your cross-functional project team Ensure deliverables from suppliers to fulfill Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities managed by the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Perform daily project purchasing activities related to prototype and initial production orders, logistics, and financial flows to the suppliers Become the expert in assigned segment and proactively scout for new partners through research and trade show attendance to propose in future projects Work in accordance with the Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct, and the Volvo Values Who You Are

In our business-to-business environment we believe it is our people who make the difference. We are looking for a person with a results-oriented mindset that puts an emphasis on collaboration and relationship building with both our internal and external partners, which will help you to take on challenging work assignments in a successful way.

We have a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and best practice sharing to improve the way we approach our daily activities. We are looking for someone with:
 

3+ years of strategic purchasing experience (i.e. working with supplier contracts, cost management, sourcing, etc.) Experience within the Battery Electric Vehicle systems, Electrical, Control Systems, or Electronic areas is a plus Automotive or large OEM experience is a plus Expert verbal and written communication skills Proven negotiation and analytical skills Experience in creating and delivering critical path timelines Well-developed business acumen, agile in way of working Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering/Technology, and/or Business Administration, or equivalent working experience 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 development Workplace 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.