Project Buyer, Cab Interior

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

Benefits offered by this job

Culture where you belong

Growth opportunities through Volvo Grp

Global career opportunities

Modern collaborative workspaces

On-site amenities (cafeteria, fitness,

Employee discounts

Job summary

Volvo Group Purchasing is shaping the North American segment by owning the sourcing plan, leading supplier qualification, and negotiating contracts to meet QDCF-TSR targets. You will drive risk mitigation with cross-functional teams and scout new suppliers while following Volvo processes and the Code of Conduct.

You will be based in Greensboro, NC, reporting to the Manager of Cab Interior in Purchasing North America, collaborating with engineering, supplier quality, logistics, and program teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic purchasing experience including contracts, supplier negotiations, and supplier sourcing.
• Strong project management experience, including critical path timeline creation and execution.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven negotiation and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering/Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification activities and contract negotiations.
• Own the sourcing plan for the assigned segment.
• Manage daily project purchasing activities including prototypes and initial production orders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and meet APQP deliverables.
• Scout for new supply partners and ensure readiness across development to industrialization.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Project management

High-volume manufacturing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Technology/Business Administration

Job description

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.

At Volvo Group Purchasing you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. In this role, you are ultimately responsible for influencing the global Segment Business Plan to achieve North American targets, supported by your understanding of market trends for interior plastics and/or soft trim components. You will own the sourcing plan for the assigned segment, including leading supplier qualification activities and contract negotiations. You will drive actions and challenge assumptions, both internally and with suppliers, to meet QDCF-TSR targets for the products being developed. You will monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in the project phase in cooperation with your cross-functional project team. You will ensure supplier deliverables to support APQP activities managed by the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), and you will manage daily project purchasing activities connected to prototypes and initial production orders, logistics, and financial flows. You will also proactively scout for new supply partners through research and trade show attendance, while working in accordance with Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct, and the Volvo Values.

Your future team
You will be based in Greensboro, NC and report to the Manager of Cab Interior in Purchasing North America. You will work closely with colleagues across purchasing, engineering, supplier quality, logistics, and program teams to secure robust supplier readiness from early development through industrialization.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring a results-oriented mindset and a strong focus on collaboration and relationship-building with internal stakeholders and supply partners. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, creating clarity through structured plans and timelines, and using data and negotiation to drive decisions. You communicate with impact, challenge constructively, and stay accountable to commitments that move projects forward.

Essential requirements:

• 3+ years of strategic purchasing experience including contracts, supplier negotiations, and supplier sourcing
• Strong project management experience, including critical path timeline creation and execution
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven negotiation and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering/Technology, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience

Nice to have:

• Category experience in plastics, a-surface components, or soft trim
• Familiarity with APQP and cross-functional launch activities
• Understanding of supply base risk management and sustainability considerations in sourcing

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.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $72,950.00 - $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.

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 we 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.