Alternance Bac +4/5 - Acheteur Forgings Commodity & Project Buyer - H/F

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

In the Forging team at Powertrain and Fossile-Free Materials (PFM) you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will: 

- Learn from experienced professionals in a dynamic international environment
- Lead a product and supplier scope matching with your experience and ambitions, in close collaboration with segment leaders and global stakeholders
- Drive commodity and sourcing activities including commercial negotiations, supply chain resiliency, supplier selection processes, and more
- Contribute to the purchasing strategy and secure its implementation in your scope
 

 

Your future team

The Forging team is a diverse group of purchasing professionals at ranging levels of seniority, located in Lyon, France and Gothenburg, Sweden. We take on challenges together and use our unique strengths to support the team, and we enjoy being a part of the PFM community. When you join us, you will have a mentor based in Lyon and daily interactions with buyers and segment leaders across the globe. 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. We believe that one of your greatest assets is to build high quality relationships with your internal and external stakeholders. With well-functioning supplier interactions, we know that we easier support our business and develop sustainable long-term partnerships in our supply chain. If you love to work in a multicultural context with a high pace and to cooperate with various functions, you will also love and excel at this job. You need to be able to: 

·  Develop and drive the strategic agenda for your area  
·  Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize your buyer portfolio in various aspects  
·  Negotiate, implement changes, and manage crisis in your portfolio  
·  Speak up, influence and drive transformation to create positive change and support our learning culture  

 

What’s in it for you?

Lots of fun! We also offer a solid package of compensation and benefits.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

“Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with passion for innovation, sustainability, people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to customers, society, and the Volvo Group”.

Job Category:  Purchasing

Organization:  Group Trucks Purchasing

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  20781