Commodity Buyer Electronics And Electromechanics

Volvo Construction Equipment; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group in Bengaluru seeks a skilled buyer to drive India segment procurement and contribute to the global purchasing network. You will build deep understanding of supply chains, benchmarking, suppliers, and total cost of ownership while aligning contracts with strategic plans.

The role requires 5–10 years of automotive buying experience, strong negotiation and project management abilities, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to deliver value for production and customers.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Electrical required.
• 5–10 years of experience as a buyer in the automotive industry.
• Strong ownership mindset with proactive problem solving.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive India segment business plans for the assigned segments and contribute to the global purchasing network.
• Develop end-to-end supply chain understanding including market benchmarking and supplier assessment.
• Ensure supplier selection aligns with the segment plan and QDCF-TSR standards.
• Renew contracts before expiry and ensure readiness for production with capacity planning.

Skills

Decision making

Ownership mindset

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Market benchmarking

BI analysis

Supplier scouting

Costing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Proactiveness

Electronics

Wiring harness

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/ Electrical

Job description

Job Description:

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• University degree in BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/ Electrical
• Preferred knowledge with 5-10 years of experience as a buyer in the automotive industry
• Excellent decision-making skills, considering risks and opportunities, with an ownership mindset
• Continuous Improvement and Excellence mindset with good communication skills
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and negotiating skills
• Strong business acumen with very good knowledge in project management
• Good in Market Benchmarking , Business Intelligence Analysis , Scouting Suppliers
• Good understanding of different manufacturing processes and best practice costing.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking & stakeholder management skills - true connector working in different eco-systems
• Positive and collaborative mindset and strong energy to contribute to the success of the Volvo Group
• Proactiveness is an absolute must!
• Experience in handling segments such” Electronics, Wiring Harness, power distribution “

Main Activities & Responsibilities

• Drive India segment business plans for the assigned segments and actively contribute to the global purchasing network.
• Build expertise within the defined scope and develop a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, including market benchmarking, suppliers, competition, emerging technologies, projects, new business models, and total cost of ownership.
• Ensure supplier selection aligns with the approved segment business plan and meets the required QDCF-TSR standards.
• Ensure valid agreements are in place with all production suppliers and renew contracts before expiry. Apply structured deep-dive methodologies to ensure the right QDCF-TSR performance from existing suppliers.
• Manage and align with key stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Engineering throughout the sourcing, project, and operational phases.
• Lead purchasing activities in collaboration with key stakeholders, particularly those related to supplier involvement in development projects.
• Execute portfolio-related activities, including negotiations, project implementation, crisis and risk management, and total cost optimization.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives, including Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and logistics optimization, in collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve commercial targets and forecast cost developments.
• Deliver defined KPIs within agreed timelines and in line with established targets, including revenue, uptime, and project objectives.
• Challenge and negotiate changes arising after contract signature, ensure accurate reporting of changes, and maintain alignment with project targets.
• Ensure supplier readiness for production, including adequate capacity planning and completion of all required system updates.
• Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in collaboration with suppliers and Supplier Network teams for parts under development. Ensure timely transfer of parts and relevant information in the system to the Commodity Buyer.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to map, monitor, and reduce end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing CO₂ emissions.
• Take ownership of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the assigned area, aligned with business needs and strategic priorities.