Associate Commodity Buyer, Bearings

AB Volvo; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Competitive retirement savings plan

Volvo Group University

Job summary

Volvo Group in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Associate Commodity Buyer to manage supplier QDCF across the Bearings segment and ensure supplier performance during production. You will be based at our Greensboro headquarters and report to the Head of Vendor Purchasing North America.

You will learn to negotiate strategies, drive cost improvements, and collaborate with global teams on supply chain and technology initiatives, while aligning with Volvo Group values and processes.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of entry level purchasing experience or recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Experience from the manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Desire to learn the strategic side of purchasing, including negotiation, sourcing and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Learn to develop, negotiate, and implement strategies to improve supply chain performance and value.
• Assist in driving negotiations and executive agreements with Bearings suppliers.
• Collaborate with the global supply chain to develop and execute strategies.
• Use VPS toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain.
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders and logistics.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Agile working

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

VPS toolbox

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.

Volvo Group offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-focused environment in a company that is well known for its state-of-the-art company culture and benefits. Our culture is about how we interact with each other, our customers, and with society as a whole. It helps us to achieve our business objectives, is firmly rooted in our history, and is critical to our company’s long-term success. It is the foundation on which everything else is built.

Volvo Group is defined by a set of five carefully chosen values, which include Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change, and Performance. These values are a major force in guiding our day-to-day behavior and drive our decision making at all levels of the organization. Our values are easy to understand, and yet fundamentally important. They express our shared beliefs across countries and entities to form the basis for a high-performing culture that can help maximize the full potential of the organization.

To work with us is to work with some of the world’s most iconic brands, and to be part of a reputation that has been earned for over a century. It is our responsibility to honor that heritage and build an even stronger future for our company moving forward. Each of our individual actions collectively define who we are as a company and how the world sees us.

Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey?

What you will do

This Associate Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features (QDCF) of suppliers within the Bearings segment. You will be responsible for making sure that the segment business plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCF performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross-functional network during production and after production for Revenue segments.

You will be based out of our Greensboro, NC headquarter location, and will report to the Head of Vendor Purchasing North America.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Learn to develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
• Assist in driving negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within the Bearings segment .
• Contribute to segment business plan & be an active member in the global network of Buyers
• Collaborate with other members of the global supply chain to successfully develop and execute global supply chain and technology strategies
• Use Volvo Production System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain
• Assist in driving all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features targets (QDCF)
• Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in cooperation with the Supply Network Quality (SNQ) and Supply Network Resiliency (SNR) teams
• Monitor and analyze supplier capacity to proactively eliminate potential plant impacts and aftermarket part shortages
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
• Learn to manage and negotiate product/processes changes during production phase and after production phase for Revenue segments
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics, and financial flows to the suppliers

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• 1-3+ years of entry level purchasing experience, recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar, OR related internal experience referenced above
• Experience from the manufacturing industry is an advantage
• Desire to learn the strategic side of purchasing (i.e. supplier negotiation, sourcing, contracts, etc.)
• Good business acumen, communication skills, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
  

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

At the Volvo Group, we stride with a clear compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $63,070.00 - $77,910.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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.