Commodity and Project Buyer

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society and developing in a higher pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to shape the future of transportation. 

What you will do

CAB Exterior Plastic team is made of 15 committed buyers located in France (Lyon) and Sweden (Gothenburg) led by a passioned manager. Our team is part of the CAB department in which +60 multicultural buyers are linked by a strong feeling of camaraderie and dedication.

Leading projects to source exterior plastic parts allows us to align the Volvo brand message with optimal aerodynamic performance, resulting in the creation of beautiful and aerodynamically efficient trucks. We contribute to establishing the right artistic vision for design while providing aerodynamic performance that reduces fuel consumption to meet customer demands. Our efforts actively support the Volvo Group and our customers in achieving their long-term sustainability goals.
Our parts are design, visible and aerodynamic like lower fronts, bumpers, black offs, deflectors, chassis fairings.

 

You will work in an inspiring global environment with exciting challenges. As Commodity and Project buyer, you will oversee a portfolio that requires managing supplier relationships, continuous improvement and performance. You will also be mentored by one of our buyers to contribute to the segment strategy and collaborate very closely with your cross-functional stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities will include the following activities:

•    Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers
•    Secure project deliveries
•    Identify, mitigate and monitor risks
•    Do and drive all relevant activities to deliver QDC targets during Sourcing/Project and/or Operations phases
•    Propose & promote ideas to improve the CO2 Footprint of our supply chain
•    Drive Cost reduction ideas generation (deep dive and portfolio analysis)
•    Lead cross functional work with other functions (engineering, logistic, manufacturing) to implement such ideas
•    Actively contribute to team development, by bringing improvement ideas, supporting your peers, sharing good cases and asking for support when needed

 

 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 

·  Well-developed business acumen, agile in way of working
·  3+ years of purchasing experience within Industry. Automotive sector is preferred
·  Master’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Business Administration, or equivalent working experience
·  Expert verbal and written communication skills
·  Proven negotiation and analytical skills
·  Experience in creating and delivering critical path timelines
·  Always trying to improve, both yourself and your work environment 

What’s in it for you?

If you have some questions, Reach out to 
Hélène Chabi, Purchasing Manager - CAB Exterior Plastic  
+33 688 22 45 12 / helene.chabi@volvo.com
 
Last application date 2025.06.13

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. 

 

“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:  21657