Commodity & Project Buyer F/M

AB Volvo; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join AB Volvo as a Commodity and Project Buyer to play a vital role in shaping sustainable transport solutions. In this position, you will collaborate with suppliers to drive quality, cost, and delivery improvements while working in a dynamic team environment. Your expertise will not only help shape the future of transport but also support the Volvo Group's commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experienced buyer (>3 years) with a business-oriented mindset.
• Proactive, adaptable, and effective in complex environments.
• Ability to engage with skilled suppliers and contribute to team development.

Responsabilités

• Drive QDCFTSR targets during sourcing and project phases.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Lead cross-functional teams for cost reduction initiatives.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Risk Management

Communication

Networking

Analytical Skills

Description du poste

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.

CAB Purchasing Business is characterized by a dynamic environment in direct contact with our customers’ needs through comfort, safety features, and both exterior and interior design. We manage instrument panels, steering wheels, seating, living features, interior and exterior plastics components, visibility components, and more.

With major new projects ongoing and a clear target to reduce our CO2 emissions, the cab driving team is at the forefront of the Volvo Group's transformation towards safer and cleaner transport solutions. Partnerships, global strategies, and new business models are key enablers for our success.

WHAT IS YOUR MISSION?

As a Commodity and Project Buyer, you will:

• Drive all relevant activities to deliver QDCFTSR (*) targets during sourcing and project phases
• Identify, mitigate, and monitor risks
• Understand market specifics and business needs
• Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Generate cost reduction ideas through deep dives and portfolio analysis
• Lead cross-functional work to implement these ideas
• Contribute to team development by sharing improvement ideas, supporting peers, sharing good cases, and seeking support when needed

*QDCFTSR: Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management

The job is located either in France (Lyon) or in Sweden (Gothenburg).

WHO ARE YOU?

You are an experienced buyer (>3 years), with a business-oriented mindset, combining financial and technical understanding. You enjoy engaging with skilled suppliers, possess good communication and networking skills, and are proactive in your work. You are adaptable, react well in complex environments, and work well in teams.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If interested in joining the Cab Interior Driving team, apply, send an email, or come for a coffee. I will be happy to share our mission and answer your questions.

Lauriane SAUZEAT, Head of Cab Interior Driving

Note: We do not accept applications via email to respect your data privacy.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Our mission offers numerous career opportunities across the group's leading brands and entities.

Joining Volvo Group means working with some of the most talented and innovative minds to leave society in a better state for future generations. We are passionate, collaborative, and inclusive, with nearly 100,000 people worldwide fostering a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

"Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers thriving in a fast-paced environment. We are a global team passionate about innovation, sustainability, and continuous learning. Together with our supply partners, we shape the future and deliver value to society and the Volvo Group."

Every day, Volvo products and services help ensure food on tables, safe journeys for children, and the construction of roads and buildings. We are committed to a transition towards a net-zero society through sustainable and safe transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions.

By joining Volvo Group, you will work with iconic brands and be part of a global leader harnessing automation, electromobility, and connectivity.

Our team is passionate, high-performing, and values teamwork and learning. Our daily environment is supportive, caring, and respectful.

If you want to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a resilient society for future generations.