Professional Buyer

Volvo Group; Curitiba; Presencial; BRL 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and dental insurance plans

On-site medical clinic

Pharmacy assistance

Reimbursement for corrective lenses (O

Sick leave assistance

Childcare allowance

Special education allowance

Extended maternity and paternity leave

Meal vouchers/on-site meals

Company-provided shuttle transport

Profit Sharing Program (PLR)

Private pension plan

Resumo da oferta

Volvo Group Curitiba is seeking a Professional Buyer to lead purchasing activities for the North America region while contributing to South America priorities. You will manage supplier relations and drive QDCF performance with a clear focus on cost, quality and delivery.

Based in Curitiba, you will negotiate with suppliers, coordinate logistics and payments, and collaborate across projects, production and aftermarket to secure sustainable value for the Volvo Group.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in purchasing and supplier relationship management.
• Experience in manufacturing with knowledge of electrical components is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsabilidades

• Lead purchasing activities across North America while supporting South America priorities.
• Drive supplier QDCF performance and lead negotiations, cost optimization, ordering, logistics, and financial flows.
• Ensure segment strategy is updated and implemented by selecting suppliers and leveraging cross-functional networks.

Conhecimentos

Fluent English

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Cost optimization

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Travel willingness

Formação académica

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

​This is us, your new colleagues​

Trucks & Technology Industrial (TTI) is the global group function covering the purchase, engineering and manufacturing of automotive products and parts, including aftermarket, for Volvo Group Truck brands. We are looking for a Professional Buyer, based in Curitiba, Brazil, to lead purchasing activities related to the North America region while contributing to FSDV South America priorities, supplier strategy, and cross-regional business performance.

We are a group of highly dedicated and skilled professionals, we contribute to segment strategies and we are active members of the global network of commodity buyers responsible for selecting the right suppliers, and continuously secure the best supplier QDCF performance targets (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature).

You will be based in Curitiba and report to the Head of Function & Software Vehicle Defined South America Purchasing.

​This is your mission​

You will lead purchasing activities within your scope, working with internal and external stakeholders to maximize customer satisfaction and business value. You will be accountable for supplier QDCF performance across your segments, driving negotiations, cost optimization, ordering, logistics coordination, and financial flows with a clear focus on execution, competitiveness, and sustainable results.

You will ensure the segment strategy is continuously updated and effectively implemented by selecting the right suppliers, challenging supplier QDCF performance, and using Volvo Group purchasing tools and cross-functional networks across project, production, and aftermarket phases for revenue segments.

What We Are Looking For

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Solid experience in purchasing, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiations
• Experience within the manufacturing industry, with proven knowledge of electrical components such as power distribution, connectors, and specialty cables considered a strong advantage
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead fact-based negotiations, and secure business decisions
• Strong business acumen, cost optimization mindset, and agility in way of working
• Positive attitude, service minded and target oriented approach
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Strong team player with the ability to lead, take ownership, and operate with autonomy
• Ability to be open minded, to encourage collaboration and to add value with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Motivated by change management and ability to drive change
• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience
• Multicultural experience
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

What We Offer

Health and Well-being for You and Your Family

• Medical and dental insurance plans;
• On-site medical clinic;
• Pharmacy assistance program;
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
• Sick leave assistance;
• Childcare allowance;
• Special education allowance;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals

• Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).

Transportation

• Company-provided shuttle transportation.

Financial Security

• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Private pension plan – Vikingprev;
• Life insurance.

Convenience And Quality Of Life

• Volvo Association Club;
• Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.
• * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm Apriori.

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

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.

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Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.