Commodity Buyer - Superstructures

AB Volvo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Purchasing professional to drive India segment procurement for Trucks Technology & Industrial. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and manage end-to-end sourcing with cross-functional teams.

The role requires BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile with 5–10 years of automotive buying experience, strong negotiation and project management skills, and a proactive mindset to reduce cost and CO2 impacts.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile/Industrial.
• 5–10 years of experience as a buyer in the automotive industry.
• Excellent decision-making skills with ownership mindset.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Good understanding of various manufacturing processes and costing.

Responsibilities

• Drive India segment business plans and be an active member in the global network of buyers.
• Manage supplier selection aligned with segment business plan and relevant criteria.
• Negotiate contracts and secure production readiness with suppliers.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and ensure achievement of KPIs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Engineering during sourcing and projects.
• Monitor risks and ensure timely part transfer and supply chain improvements.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical

Job description

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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.

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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 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 Divisionhire 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive India segment business plans for concerned segments & be an active member in the global network of buyers.
• 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/ Industrial
• 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.
• 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 as Superstructure, Heavy fabrication , Steel , Sheet Metal with welding

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.