Uptime Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Matching retirement savings plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Volvo Group in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage QDCFTSR with suppliers in the Cab Interior & Exterior segment. You will ensure segment business plan is implemented through supplier selection and ongoing performance monitoring.

You will collaborate with the global supply chain, use VPS toolbox to drive efficiency, and help achieve Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Risk targets while aligning with the North America team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic purchasing experience.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and agile in way of working.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team.

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 Cab Interior & Exterior segment.
• 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 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/process changes during production phase and after production phase for Revenue segments.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BachelorFs degree in Supply Chain

Tools

VPS toolbox

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.

Our offer to you

Volvo Group offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-focused environment in a company that is wellknown 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 ourhistory, 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 ourdecision making at all levels of the organization. Our values are easy to understand, and yet fundamentallyimportant. They express our shared beliefs across countries and entities to form the basis for a high-performingculture 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 hasbeen earned for over a century. It is our responsibility to honor that heritage and build an even stronger future forour company moving forward. Each of our individual actions collectively define who we are as a company and howthe world sees us.
Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey?

What You Will Do

This Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers within the Cab Interior & Exterior segment (e.g. hoods, cabinets, roofs,seats, fire extinguishers, etc.). You will be responsible for making sure that the segment business plan isimplemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCFTSRperformance by using the tools and purchasing/cross-functional network during production and after productionfor Revenue segments.
This position will be based out of Greensboro, NC and will report to the Head of Uptime Purchasing North America.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhancedproduct quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
• Drive negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within the Cab Interior & Exterior 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 globalsupply 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 RiskManagement 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 phase and after production phase forRevenue segments

Who are you?

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

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Working alongside a team of changemakers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment.
• A truly global team with real passion for innovation, sustainability, and people.
• A company where lifelong learningis an essential part of our culture.
• Opportunity to work with our diverse ecosystem of supply partners,shaping the world we want to live in and delivering value to our customers, society, and the Volvo Group.

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 $72,590.00 - $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.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire 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.