Lead Direct Material Buyer – Plastics & Injection Molding

Volvo Car Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars is seeking a Direct Material Buyer (Injection Molded Plastics) for our Ridgeville, SC facility. The role leads procurement for plastics materials on advanced and new vehicle projects and ongoing production, optimizing part and tooling setups for imported materials.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and global teams in Europe and China, ensuring supplier performance and cost efficiency across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement.
• Experience with Plastics, Injection Molding and Painted Plastics preferred.
• Knowledge of Automotive Industry with Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Map, evaluate and establish a U.S. supply base for relevant plastics commodities.
• Establish supplier agreements and source local and global content.
• Drive localization business case development and execution.
• Lead supplier negotiations for cost, quality and terms.
• Serve as primary commercial contact for assigned suppliers.
• Issue RFQs, purchase orders and manage changes.
• Support engineering/design changes in active projects.
• Participate in global category meetings to align sourcing strategies.
• Develop understanding of VCC sourcing processes and IT systems.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives from idea to implementation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Collaboration

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Volvo Cars is seeking a Direct Material Buyer (Injection Molded Plastics) for our Ridgeville, SC facility. The role leads procurement for plastics materials on advanced and new vehicle projects and ongoing production, optimizing part and tooling setups for imported materials.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and global teams in Europe and China, ensuring supplier performance and cost efficiency across the supply base.