Senior Project Buyer Vehicle (Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics team)

Job description

Auto req ID

106045BR
Entity

Group Trucks Purchasing
Position Description

Are you a person that loves to do business? Are you at the same time a creative, solution-oriented person with strong communication skills that has a true passion to work with other people in a global context? If yes, then we believe this is the opportunity for you! We believe we can offer you a dynamic, interesting and challenging job where you will be able to grow and develop your skills in these and many more areas. If this captured your interest, why not contact us or apply to get to know more about this opportunity!

THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES

We are a team of passionate and driven colleagues located in Greensboro, NC.
We see opportunities, we are flexible and we support each other and are open for dialogue and exchange.
You will work in an exciting and global environment and you will join a team with a positive atmosphere who enjoys working together. We look forward to welcome you and have you on board in our team.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Project Buyer you will act as the main interface towards Suppliers and internal Projects during the entire project phase. You will be responsible to secure that the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) targets are met and maintained and you will ensure that selected suppliers are ready for production.

Responsibilities:
·  Be an active member in the global network of Project & Commodity buyers
·  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 Qualifications:
·  University degree in Business, Engineering or related field and or equivalent experience
·  3-5 years' experience in Purchasing and/or extensive negotiation experience with a supplier/customer relationship
·  Business acumen
·  Motivated by change management and ability to drive change
·  Fluent in English, both written and spoken
·  Multicultural experience is an asset Personal Profile

As a person we believe that you have a business-oriented mindset with both a financial and technical understanding. You enjoy the challenge of having contact with experienced and skilled suppliers and you also possess strong communication and networking skills. In addition to this you enjoy driving your own work and taking initiatives, with a team player attitude.
Country

United States
Position Title

Senior Project Buyer Vehicle (Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics team)
City/Town

Greensboro
Functional Area

Purchasing
Travel Required (maximum)

Occasional Travel
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

06-Oct-2020
State / Province

North Carolina
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