Commodity Buyer-Iron Casting & Machining

Volvo Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a Commodity Buyer for Iron Casting in India. You will own QDCFTSR for the supplier base, drive sourcing strategies, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to secure critical parts like blocks, heads, and brake components.

You will lead negotiations, contract signings, and cost-reduction initiatives to support Volvo’s sustainable transport goals. The role requires a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Automotive and 6–10 years of relevant buyer experience in the automotive

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile engineering is required.
• 6–10 years of experience as a buyer in automotive.

Responsibilities

• Drive India segment business plans for the commodity.
• Lead sourcing, strategy and commodity activities for Iron Casting parts.
• Ensure supplier QDCFTSR alignment with the segment plan.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier risk and costs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing & Engineering.
• Lead purchasing activities with cross-functional teams.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Ensure readiness of suppliers for production and timely contract renewals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supply chain

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile

Job description

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Commodity Buyer-Iron Casting & Machining

Location: Bangalore, IN, 562122

Position Type: Professional

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

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 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.

Commodity Buyer-Iron Casting

Job Title: Commodity Buyer-Iron Casting

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 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.

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.

Who are you?

As a Buyer, you are accountable for the QDCFTSR (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, Risk Management) of the supplier base on your segments. You are responsible to make sure that the segment business plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools, methodologies, and purchasing/cross-functional network.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:

Drive India segment business plans for concerned segments & be an active member in the global network of buyers.

Lead sourcing, strategy and commodity activities related to Ductile & Gray cast Iron parts like Block, heads, Brake Drum, Flywheels, Bearing caps & housing, mounting Brackets, Hubs

Building expertise within defined scope and understanding of complete supply chain (market benchmarking, suppliers, competition, new technologies, projects, new business models, total cost of ownership etc.)

Responsible for secure that supplier selection is aligned with the approved segment business plan with the right QDCF-TSR

Ensure valid agreements with all suppliers in production and extend contracts on time before expiry through deep dive methodologies to ensure the right QDCFTSR with existing suppliers.

Manage and align with critical stakeholders like Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing & Engineering during sourcing, project & operation phase.

You will be leading all purchasing activities along with the critical stakeholders related to the involvement of suppliers in development projects.

Perform activities required for the portfolio: e.g., negotiations, project implementation, crisis and risk management and total cost optimization.

Lead and Drive cost reduction activities (VA/VE, logistics optimizations etc) with suppliers & stakeholders to meet all commercial targets & forecast cost evolution for the scope of responsibility.

Deliver the defined KPI’s on time and in accordance with set targets (Revenues, Uptime, Projects)

Challenge, negotiate report changes after contract signature and ensure continuous fulfillment of project targets

Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates when needed

Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with the supplier and Supplier Network teams for parts under development during the project phase and ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the commodity buyer

Work in close collaboration with suppliers to map and reduce the end to end supply chain & manufacturing CO2 emissions

Own, and drive continuous improvements, and excellence in your area, based on business needs and strategies

Qualifications:

University degree in BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile

Preferred knowledge with 6 -10 years of experience as a buyer in the automotive industry

Experience in handling Iron Casting parts like – Block, heads, Brake Drum, Flywheels, Bearing caps & housing, mounting Brackets, Hubs

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.

Positive and collaborative mindset and strong energy to contribute to the success of the Volvo Group

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.