Senior Buyer

Volvo Group; Curitiba; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

On-site medical clinic

Meal vouchers/on-site meals

Company-provided shuttle

Life insurance

Profit Sharing Program

Job summary

Volvo Group in Curitiba is seeking a senior buyer to lead purchasing activities for the North America region. You will report to the Head of North America/South America Collaboration Purchasing and work closely with the Castings leadership.

The role requires fluent English, manufacturing and supplier management experience, and a collaborative mindset to drive cost, risk, and supply continuity across global teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in Purchasing and supplier management (readiness, ordering, risk, cost).
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience on crisis management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, inside and outside Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities related to the North America region.
• Base in Curitiba and report to Head of North America/South America Collaboration Purchasing.
• Collaborate with the Head of Castings and cross-functional teams.
• Drive supplier management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Purchasing experience

Manufacturing experience

Crisis management

Negotiation & analytics

Business acumen & agile

Team collaboration

Leadership

Open to collaboration & improvement

University degree or equivalent

Multicultural experience

Travel willingness

Education

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience

Job description

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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.

At the Volvo Group, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create prosperity through transport solutions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on equal opportunities for everyone.

This is an affirmative opportunity for people with disabilities, reinforcing our commitment to building increasingly diverse and inclusive teams.

Ready to shape tomorrow's society together with us?

Are you engaged in your work, professional in everything you do and prepared to go that extra mile? If yes – then TTI Purchasing is the right place for you. TTI Purchasing provides competitive advantages to the Volvo Group by selecting high performing suppliers to deliver the best possible products & services with the right quality output that add real business value for our customers.

We are on a super exciting journey to be ready for our Volvo Group long-term targets to be 100% fossil free, 100% safe and 100% more productive. To get there we see a big need of accelerating platform systems and technology transformation.

This is us, your new colleagues

Purchasing in the Truck Technology & Industrial (TTI) Division is the global group function covering the purchase of automotive products and parts including aftermarket. We are looking for a buyer that will lead purchasing activities related to North America region.

You will be based in Curitiba and report to the Head of North America/South America Collaboration Purchasing, with a dotted line to the Head of Castings.

What We Are Looking For

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Solid experience in Purchasing and supplier management, including readiness, ordering, risk, cost
• Experience within the manufacturing industry
• Experience on crisis management
• Proven negotiation, analytical and communication skills
• Strong business acumen, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Strong team player with the ability to lead
• Ability to be open minded, to encourage collaboration and to add value with a continuous improvement mindset.
• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience
• Multicultural experience
• Willingness to travel occasionally, inside and outside Brazil

What Volvo Group Offers:

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;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals:

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

Transportation:

• Company-provided shuttle transportation.
• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Life insurance.

Convenience and Quality of Life:

• 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 Michael Page

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.

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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 joinVolvo 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.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.

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.

Job Category: Purchasing

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.