Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Associate Buyer

Volvo Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group invites you to join its 15-month Graduate Program in Gothenburg, Sweden, designed to develop future leaders in purchasing. You will rotate between local and international placements, gaining exposure to operations, engineering and procurement while working on real projects from day one.

You will join the Metal purchasing department in a role that blends commercial responsibilities with cross-functional teamwork, aimed at delivering sustainable transport solutions and strong supplier

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or equivalent.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments.
• Experience from academic projects/internships is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier and/or commodity portfolio in line with needs and strategy.
• Prepare and support sourcing activities, negotiations and contracts with focus on quality, cost, delivery, sustainability.
• Collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Quality to improve end-to-end flow.
• Build relationships with supply partners and internal stakeholders in a global context.
• Use data and digital tools to identify opportunities and inform decisions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial thinking

Data literacy

Global collaboration

Education

Master's degree in business/economics/industrial engineering/supply chain/purchasing

Job description

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Location:

Göteborg, SE, 417 15

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.

A new era of manufacturing and R&D is here. Are you passionate about technology, eager to solve real business challenges, ready to drive innovation, and join our transformation journey? Then this Graduate program is for you!

As part of the Graduate Program at Volvo Group, you will tackle real challenges from day one and contribute to the development of next-generation production solutions.

The 15-month Graduate Program combines 50% time in your home department with 50% dedicated program activities, giving you broad exposure across Volvo Group. Through local and international rotations, short-term assignments, and targeted training in areas such as operations, engineering, and purchasing, you will build a strong understanding of our business, brands and strategy. The program also includes direct customer exposure and encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing and an end-to-end mindset, enabling you to contribute to transformation across the organization from day one.

Your future team

You will be an associate buyer in the Metal purchasing department that belongs to TTI Cab over Trucks. We purchase structural parts like frame rails and body in white, sheet metal parts, fuel tanks and fasteners. As part of Metal purchasing department you will belong to the global strategic line that develops the purchasing strategies for Volvo.

How you’ll contribute

The aim of the role is to contribute to competitive, sustainable and resilient transport solutions by supporting strategic purchasing decisions and developing strong supply-partner relationships. The role combines commercial responsibility with cross-functional collaboration and an end-to-end understanding of how purchasing decisions affect the full value flow.

Key responsibilities

• Support and progressively take ownership of a supplier and/or commodity portfolio, aligned with business needs and purchasing strategy.
• Prepare and support sourcing activities, negotiations, contracts and supplier follow-up with focus on quality, delivery, cost, features, sustainability, risk and speed.
• Collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Quality and other relevant functions to understand dependencies and improve the end-to-end flow.
• Build professional, long-term relationships with supply partners and internal stakeholders in a global and multicultural environment.
• Use data, digital tools and structured analysis to identify opportunities, support decisions and improve ways of working.
• Understand and follow global purchasing processes, governance, business ethics and compliance requirements while contributing ideas for simplification and continuous improvement.
• Work on continuous improvement projects that are unique to the high diversity portfolios in the Metal purchasing department

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with a strong transformation and collaborative mindset who is eager to learn, explore, and understand the business. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges and ambiguity, and take ownership of your own development and growth.

With strong analytical skills, you take initiatives and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team.

You enjoy building relationships and leveraging a global network to create impact while working collaboratively across teams and functions. In addition, you contribute to a culture of continuous learning by actively sharing knowledge, exchanging insights, and supporting the development of others.

You meet the following requirements:

• University degree at master's level in business, economics, industrial engineering, supply chain, logistics or purchasing, or similar.
• Commercial and analytical thinking, with an interest in purchasing, supplier markets and business performance
• Ability to understand processes, dependencies and consequences across an end-to-end value flow
• Interest in working in global organizations and collaborating across functions, cultures and locations
• Ability to structure information, use data and digital tools, and turn analysis into clear recommendations or actions
• Experience may come from academic projects, internships, thesis work, extracurricular responsibilities or early professional assignments

To qualify for the Graduate program, you:

• Have completed a Master’s degree prior to the start of theprogram but not more than 3 years ago.
• Should not have more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting the program, excluding part-time work during studies.
• Are fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Are willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments

What’s in it for you?

Our Volvo Group Graduate Program starts in August 2027, and you will be offered a permanent position at TTI CoT Purchasing with placement in Sweden, Gothenburg. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:

• An opportunity to work with the latest technology.
• An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.
• Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.
• A competitive salary and permanent position from day one.
• Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.
• The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.

The application process

The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.

Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026

As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.

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 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.