Head of Engine Components Purchasing

Volvo Group; Saint-Priest; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading transport solutions provider is looking for a Head of Engine Components Purchasing in Saint-Priest, France. You will lead a diverse team, drive strategic purchasing activities, and nurture relationships with global suppliers. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or business, experience in international purchasing, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a chance to shape sustainable transport solutions within a vibrant team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in management roles demonstrating leadership.
• Purchasing experience in an international business environment.
• Comfortable in fast-paced and ambiguous situations.

Responsabilités

• Lead a diverse team of buyers in Europe and globally.
• Drive business objectives across quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Establish trustful relationships with supply partners.
• Foster a collaborative team culture with high morale.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Team building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

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.

We are looking for our new Head of Engine Components Purchasing

We are proud to be on an exciting journey to implement the Volvo Group long‑term ambitions to be 100% fossil free, 100% safe and 100% more productive. To get there, sustainability needs to be at the heart of everything we do, both in terms of our products and services but also in perspective of people health and safety and competence development.

You will join a great team that loves to drive business, have fun together and are committed to the Volvo Group success.

This Is How You Could Make An Impact

Even though we operate in a business‑to‑business environment, it is the people who make the difference. It is important that you are a trusted leader and that you radiate passion when developing your team and your business. You will lead a diverse team of eight buyers located in France and Sweden. We hope you love to actively contribute to your team members' development, both professionally and personally.

Beyond fostering strong team dynamics, it's equally important to establish and nurture trustworthy and healthy relationships with our supply partners to better support our business.

You will be part of the Base Engine leadership team, contributing to the development of the bigger department. Besides the European team, you will be part of the global network and lead strategic global purchasing activities.

What You Will Do

• Be responsible for the strategic leadership of your commodity globally, and for operational leadership of the business and team in Europe.
• Drive activities that support business objectives across the full QDCF‑TSR spectrum (quality, delivery, cost, feature, technology, sustainability & risk).
• Build and maintain trustful and healthy relationships with supply partners, and actively engage in cross‑functional ecosystems.
• With a proactive and inclusive leadership style, you foster a collaborative team culture with shared objectives, high morale, and strong team spirit.
• Contribute as a member of the Base Engine Purchasing Leadership team, playing a key role in developing the department and shaping the global strategic direction.
• Work in accordance with Volvo’s processes, Code of Conduct, and Values.

Who are you?

• We believe you are an inspiring and trusted leader who embraces diversity and genuinely cares about people.
• You coach your organization, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• You are proactive and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment.
• You demonstrate business acumen and strategic thinking.

Additionally, You Will

• Influence continuous improvement and foster a learning culture.
• Share ideas confidently, challenge the status quo, and drive transformation.
• Collaborate across internal and external ecosystems to deliver business results.

We value an academic background in engineering, business, or a related field, along with purchasing experience in an international business environment with global suppliers.

Experience in managerial roles where you’ve demonstrated leadership and a willingness to learn is highly appreciated.

Curious, and have some questions? Contact us!

Let's shape the world we want to live in. Join us and make a difference!

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!

Anne‑Laure Michel, Head of Base Engine Purchasing, GTP
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Last day of applications is October 29th 2025.

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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.