Project Buyer

Job description

Auto req ID

106533BR
Entity

Group Trucks Purchasing
Position Description

The Project Buyer is the Purchasing interface towards projects and suppliers on his segments during the entire project phase. He is responsible to secure that the project QDCFTSR targets are met, and maintained.
QDCFTSR: Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, Risk Management

Core Responsibilities:
·  Develop the Sourcing plan for components & systems according to cross functional time plans
·  Manage Sourcing activities in project phase:
·  Drive the supplier selection process
·  Secure that supplier selection complies with Targets/Budget (Sourcing deadline, tooling/SIPD cost…)
·  Secure the outcome of the Sourcing in a contractual package
·  Ensure deliverables from suppliers to fulfill APQP activities managed by SQE
·  Challenge, Negotiate, Secure & Report fulfillment of Project targets in terms of QDCFTSR during Sourcing and Project phase
·  Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in the Project phase
·  Manage parts and orders in Project phase and ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the Commodity buyer
·  Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and all needed system updates (Parma codes, EDI connection…)
·  Manage Project Performance Reviews with suppliers and stakeholders
·  Provide input on Supplier Project Performance to the Commodity buyer Competence:
·  Business Acumen
·  Technology knowledge
·  Financial analysis
·  Cost Management
·  Negotiation
·  Project Management
·  Production & Supply chain
·  Quality Management
·  Legal Management
·  Relevant process & system knowledge Qualifications:
·  Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering or related field
·  Experience in Purchasing and/or extensive negotiation experience in a supplier/customer relationship
·  Fluent in English, both written and spoken
·  Positive attitude and target oriented approach
·  Strong team player and the ability to take initiatives
·  Willingness to travel from occasionally to frequently based on ongoing activities
Country

United States
Position Title

Project Buyer
City/Town

Greensboro
Functional Area

Purchasing
Travel Required (maximum)

No Travel Required
About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group's leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, UD Trucks, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.

Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 suppliers in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners.

We support Volvo Group's mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions' through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. When you join Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing, you will become part of a global network with more than 1,400 professionals in 50 different sites across 25 countries. Joining us means working in a global context with people from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.

Diversity is important for us, we therefore put a lot of time and effort into creating an open and inclusive environment for all. We are extremely proud to say that we are almost as many females as men in our team. We are goal oriented and business focused people who believe that the best results are achieved while having fun and when we challenge each other. We offer unique opportunities where you can accelerate your career through competence development and connect with people who are truly passionate for purchasing. Join us and work where the action is!

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular
Last application date

13-Oct-2020
State / Province

North Carolina
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