Supplier Development Engineer - Sheet Metal & Plastics

Volvo Construction Equipment; Växjö kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Construction Equipment, part of Volvo Group, seeks a proactive supplier development professional to build strong relationships with suppliers and drive APQP/PPAP activities close to our Technology organization.

You will lead purchasing strategies, educate teams on cost vs quality, steer sustainability programs, and collaborate across functions in a flexible European setup, including remote management and parallel activities.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or similar.
• Experience from quality/production area.
• Knowledge in supply chain management and Lean manufacturing.
• Educational or practical experience within sheet metal / plastics processes preferable.
• Good communication skills in English + local language.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with suppliers to create mutual benefits.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities with the Technology organization.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies and drive supplier development.
• Educate and mentor cost to quality requirements; steer sustainability programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and remote management across multiple sites.

Skills

Quality experience

Supply chain knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

University degree in engineering or similar

Job description

Volvo Construction Equipment, part of Volvo Group, seeks a proactive supplier development professional to build strong relationships with suppliers and drive APQP/PPAP activities close to our Technology organization.

You will lead purchasing strategies, educate teams on cost vs quality, steer sustainability programs, and collaborate across functions in a flexible European setup, including remote management and parallel activities.