Global Purchasing Development Leader

Volvo Construction Equipment; Hallsbergs kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and view

Generous PTO

Retirement plans with company match

Global career growth opportunities

Volvo Group University for development

Wellness and sustainability programs

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment seeks a Purchasing Development (PD) Leader for the Sourcing Global Commodities (SGC) team. You will lead strategic projects from definition to adoption, collaborating with global colleagues and stakeholders to strengthen execution and continuous improvement.

You will translate ambitions into practical roadmaps, build networks across regions, and drive data‑driven decisions, exploring digital solutions and AI where applicable.

Qualifications

• MBA or similar post‑degree preferred.
• 3 years of purchasing experience.
• Fluent in English; an additional language is a plus.
• 1–3 years experience in an international environment.
• Geographical Location: VCE sites in Europe/USA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute projects and assigned initiatives with full ownership for scope, plans, deliverables, risks, decisions and results.
• Coordinate, prioritize and execute assigned Purchasing Development key focus activities in alignment with SGC and global purchasing priorities.
• Support the development and deployment of sourcing strategies, including continuous improvement of the Sourcing Strategy process, toolbox, governance and adoption.
• Translate strategic ambitions into practical roadmaps, milestones, measures, communication and follow-up.
• Use data and business insights to improve transparency, support decisions, identify trends and measure progress.
• Explore and responsibly apply digital solutions, automation and AI where they can solve real business needs and improve the user experience.
• Build strong collaboration with commodity teams, regions, Aftermarket, Technology, Operations and other Volvo Group stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions that create alignment, clarify roles and move teams from discussion to action.
• Highlight risks, opportunities, dependencies and resource needs early, and bring forward fact-based recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to support understanding, engagement, implementation and lasting adoption.
• Occasional travel may be required

Skills

Fluent in English

International experience

Education

MBA or similar post‑degree preferred

Job description

Volvo Construction Equipment seeks a Purchasing Development (PD) Leader for the Sourcing Global Commodities (SGC) team. You will lead strategic projects from definition to adoption, collaborating with global colleagues and stakeholders to strengthen execution and continuous improvement.

You will translate ambitions into practical roadmaps, build networks across regions, and drive data‑driven decisions, exploring digital solutions and AI where applicable.