Strategic Buyer Analyst NAR

Volkswagen AG; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group of America seeks a procurement professional to lead the sourcing of general industrial and business services. You will establish relationships with business units and suppliers to determine cost-efficient solutions in line with VW Group guidelines.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple brands and affiliates, requiring strong communication and data-driven decision skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business or other relevant field.
• 2+ years of professional procurement experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead buyer for general industrial and business services.
• Develop category management strategies with VW business units to maximize leverage.
• Evaluate bids, negotiate terms & pricing with suppliers.
• Document sourcing activities in VW Group global system (GLOBE).
• Coordinate purchasing activities and benchmark globally with VW Group Purchasing colleagues.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Cross-functional

Sourcing

Data analysis

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

To ensure that all Goods and Services for VW especially but not limited to general industrial and business services with an annual value of $20+ million are effectively and efficiently procured in a manner which meets all legal, ethical, and VW Group Sourcing process guidelines

The role will establish and maintain relationships with Business Units and suppliers to aid in determining the most appropriate and cost efficient solutions based on business needs.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Strategic Commodity Sourcing (75%)

Lead buyer for general industrial and business services

• Develop and execute category management strategies cooperatively with VW business units to maximize commercial leverage
• Assist in developing specifications, bid terms and contractual language for competitive bid processes according to the VW Group purchasing standards
• Develop and implement pricing and commercial term negotiation strategies
• Evaluate bids, negotiate terms & pricing, and present recommended supplier to sourcing committees
• Document sourcing activities through VW Group global purchasing system “GLOBE”
• Provide resolution of purchasing-related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies
• Maintain current project tracking system that can be easily accessed and understood in buyer’s absence
• Coordinate Purchasing activities and benchmark globally with other VW Group Purchasing colleagues
• Analyze supply base and competition with reference to price, capacity, and quality as well as monitor the integration of current and potential suppliers in order to establish a sound supplier base
• Assist supplier registration process on VWGroupSupply.com database

Strategic Projects (15%)

• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Initiate & implement special strategic Purchasing projects & Cost reduction initiatives

Qualification Requirements

Required

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business or other relevant field of study
• 2+ years of professional experience
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
• Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
• Ability to manage collaborative strategic procurement projects across multiple brands, business units and/or affiliate locations
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel)Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Excel)
• Proven negotiation and problem solving skills
• Ability to network across cultures/languages
• Experienced in data-driven decision analysis
• SAP Knowledge

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Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job ID: 30308

Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416

Department: Purchasing and Procurement

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Unlimited

Remote Working: According to company policy

Posting Date: Oct 24, 2026

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Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its stateof-theart manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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