Commodity Buyer, Chassis/Vehicle Dynamics

Volvo Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement matching

Job summary

The Buyer at Volvo Group, Greensboro, NC, will oversee the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers in the Chassis/Vehicle Dynamics segment. Based in Greensboro, you will ensure the segment business plan is executed via capable suppliers and ongoing performance monitoring.

Requirements include 3+ years in strategic purchasing or related roles, manufacturing experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years in strategic purchasing or related roles (e.g., supplier management, sourcing, negotiations)
• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Proven negotiation and communication skills
• Strong business acumen and agility in working styles
• Desire to work in a collaborative team
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies to improve supply chain performance and value
• Drive negotiations and agreements with suppliers within the segment
• Contribute to the segment business plan and global supplier network
• Collaborate with global supply chain to execute strategies
• Use VPS toolbox to drive efficiency in the supply chain
• Monitor and mitigate risks with the SNQ team
• Forecast cost evolution for the scope of responsibility
• Manage changes to products/processes during production and post-production
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics, and financial flows

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business / Supply Chain / Engineering)

Job description

Commodity Buyer, Chassis/Vehicle Dynamics

Location: Greensboro, NC, US, 27409

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.

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

The Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Chassis/Vehicle Dynamics 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 QDCFTSR performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross-functional network during production and post-production phases. This position is based in Greensboro, NC, and will report to the Head of CVD Purchasing North America.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
• Drive negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within the 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
• Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management targets (QDCFTSR)
• Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in cooperation with the Supply Network Quality (SNQ) team
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
• Manage and negotiate product/processes changes during production and post-production phases
• 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:

• 3+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts) or business development (client relationship management, negotiations, etc.) experience
• Experience within the manufacturing industry
• Proven negotiation and communication skills
• Strong business acumen, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience

What’s in it for you?

At Volvo Group, we’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact. Beyond a comprehensive total rewards package, you’ll enjoy benefits and opportunities designed to support your career, well-being, and everyday experience.

• A Culture Where You Belong: Be part of an inclusive, people-first organization that values your well-being, perspectives, and contributions.
• Invest in Your Growth: Access learning and development opportunities through Volvo Group University to build new skills and advance your career.
• Explore What's Possible: Discover career opportunities across a global organization, with established career pathways and competency-based development.
• Work Better, Together: Enjoy modern, collaborative workspaces designed to encourage innovation, flexibility, and connection.
• Enjoy the Extras: Make the most of your workday with convenient on-site amenities, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, EV charging stations, walking paths, bike racks, and outdoor dining and seating areas.
• Perks Beyond the Workplace: Take advantage of exclusive employee discounts and perks that add value beyond your workday.

For this position, the base pay is set at $72,590.00 - $89,670.00 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.

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.