Senior Commodity/Project Buyer

Volvo Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Volvo Group University and development

Job summary

Volvo Group in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Senior Commodity/Project Buyer to drive QDCF results for production and project work in the Thermal Management segment. Based in the Greensboro regional HQ, the role reports to the Head of Electromechanical Purchasing, North America.

Responsibilities include developing supplier strategies, negotiating agreements, and coordinating with global peers to ensure on-time, cost-effective supply for both current production and revenue-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent working experience).
• 6+ years of strategic purchasing (end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts) and business development.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for employment visa status is not required.

Responsibilities

• 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 Thermal Management segment (Air Conditioning, Heaters, Radiators & Fans and other parts).
• Source activities in project phase with support of other Buyers and Group Manager.
• Contribute to segment business plan and be an active member in the global network of Buyers.
• Collaborate with the global supply chain to develop and execute global supply chain and technology strategies.
• Use Volvo Performance System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain.
• Drive activities to deliver on QDCF targets for current production and projects.
• Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks with SNQ and SNR teams.
• Monitor and analyze supplier capacity to prevent plant impacts and shortages.
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility.
• Manage changes during project, production, and after production for Revenue segments.
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics, and financial flows to suppliers.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Collaborative mindset

Education

Baehclor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent working experience)

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.

What You Will Do

This Senior Commodity/Project Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features (QDCF) of suppliers for regular production, in addition to serving as the interface towards suppliers for project work, within the assigned Thermal Management 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.

This position will be based out of our Greensboro, the regional headquarter location, and will report to the Head of Electromechanical Purchasing, North America.

Main Areas Of Responsibility

• 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 assigned Thermal Management segment (which includes components such as Air Conditioning, Heaters, Radiators & Fans and other associated parts)
• Be responsible for sourcing activities in project phase with support of other Buyers and Group Manager
• Contribute to segment business plan and 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 Performance System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain
• Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features targets (QDCF) for both current production and projects
• 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
• Manage and negotiate product/processes changes during project and 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:

• Experience within the manufacturing industry
• Proven negotiation skills and communication skills
• Strong business acumen, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose

Requirements

• Baehclor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent working experience)
• 6+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts), business development (client relationship management, negotiations, etc.)
• 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 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 $95,965.00 - $118,545.00 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.

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.

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