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. 

What you will do

Do you enjoy working in an agile and challenging environment with high focus on the customer? Do you want to drive changes and bring innovations in a multicultural environment? Do you embrace continuous improvements and enjoy working in teams? Are you self-driven, service minded and target oriented? 

Well, then you should apply today. We at Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing are looking for a Buyer in the Uptime & Adaptation team and we need you. 
 

Who are you?

As a Senior Uptime Buyer, you will be responsible for a purchasing portfolio of parts delivered to Volvo warehouses globally. You will be leading the purchasing activities on your scope with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the customers maximum satisfaction. 
Your main responsibilities are:
•    Manage your Uptime portfolio
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers in order to secure the best QDCF-TSR performance
•    Highlight improvement opportunities and drive negotiations
•    Drive supply chain optimization (SCO), low performance supplier improvement activities
•    Manage risk mitigation and crisis activities
•    Build and maintain a strong relationship with internal cross-functional stakeholders such as Service Market Logistics, Commodity and Project buyers, Spare Part engineering, Brands, Quality etc. 
•    Propose resourcing activities if needed; drive activities related to the supplier switch
•    Own and develop the global Segment Business Plans 
•    Scout and seek for the best suppliers plus bring creative and innovative solutions on this segment on the whole value chain (challenge design, sourcing & contract, procurement)
•    Foster the Volvo values (customer success, trust, passion, change and performance)

Please send us your CV in English

What you will do

At Volvo Group, we believe in the concept of "Hire for attitude, train for skills." That’s why, to have the opportunity to join us on this journey, it is essential that you have the ability to motivate, engage, and involve others with a passion for innovation. As the role is focused on customer success, it is also important that you have business acumen, a customer-oriented mindset with a global perspective, as well as the ability to communicate with facts, sell concepts, and gain the desired support.

An important part of this role is to develop our organization, which is why your strengths should include strategic ability, service orientation, goal-focused approach, as well as integrity and trust-based collaborations. You have also demonstrated perseverance, a positive mindset, and analytical skills.

We also believe you have:

A master's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field Highly effective written and verbal communication skills (English) Experience in negotiation and interaction with suppliers The willingness to travel occasionally to frequently depending on current activities.

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.

 

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.