Project & Commodity Buyer

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

Job summary

Volvo Group India seeks a CAB Project and Commodity Buyer to lead supplier relationships, implement strategy with segment leaders, and deliver QDCFTSR targets during active sourcing and project phases. You will build localization roadmaps to strengthen supply chain resilience, identify risks, and drive negotiations for cost reduction.

Ideal candidates hold BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile with 5–10 years of automotive buying experience, strong analytical and decision-making skills, and a

Qualifications

• University degree in BE / B.Tech. Preferably in Mechanical/Automobile or related.
• Excellent decision-making skills with ownership mindset.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and negotiating skills.
• Good knowledge in Market Benchmarking, Business Intelligence Analysis and Scouting Suppliers.
• Experience as a buyer in automotive industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead respective segment and supplier base; implement strategy with segment leader and cross-functional colleagues.
• Build localization road map and bring resiliency to global supply chain.
• Deliver QDCFTSR targets during sourcing/project phases; identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers and lead cost-reduction ideas.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Market Benchmarking

BI Analysis

Supplier scouting

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile

Tools

Project management

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.

Welcome to GTP India CAB, CVD and VAT Purchasing, your future team!

GTP India - CAB, CVD, VAT Business is characterized by a dynamic environment in direct contact with our customers’ needs through Driving comfort, safety and efficiency features related to Trucks. We manage complete CAB scope (Interior, Exterior, Driving, Body and Visibility), Chasis and Vehicle dynamics, Vendor, Axles, Transmissions and Prop shaft and Much more…

With major new projects on-going and clear targets to Localize, optimize the cost, build strong resilience and reduce our CO2 emissions, the GTP India Purchasing team is in the forefront of the Volvo Group transformation towards safer and cleaner transport solutions. Partnerships, global strategies, and new business models’ approach are key enablers to succeed in our mission.

What is your Mission?

As a CAB Project and Commodity Buyer, you will lead the respective supplier base and implement the strategy in strong collaboration with the segment leader as well as the cross functional colleagues.

• Drive and lead respective segment and supplier
• Build strong Localization road map and bring resiliency to Global supply chain
• Do and drive all relevant activities to deliver QDCFTSR (*) targets during Sourcing/Project phases
• Identify, mitigate and monitor risks
• Understand market specifics and business needs
• Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Drive Cost reduction ideas generation (deep dive and portfolio analysis)
• Lead cross functional work with other functions to implement such ideas
• Actively contribute to the team’s development, by bringing improvement ideas, support your peers, sharing good cases and ask for support when needed

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

Who are you?

• University degree in BE / B.Tech. Preferably in Mechanical/Automobile or related
• 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 CAB segments such as - Instance Instrument Panels, Lights, Mirrors, Steering wheels, Seating, Living feature, interior and exterior plastics components, Windshields, Paints, etc.,

Sounds exciting isn’t it?

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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.

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.