VIE - Commodity Buyer

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. 

 

About the VIE Program
 
The VIE, the International Internship Program, is a French international corporate placement program for young professionals between the age of 18 and 28 who are European Union nationals. For these reasons, we thank you in advance to mention these items in your CV. For more detailed information about the eligibility conditions to this program, we invite you to go to Business France website: www.civiweb.com.

Would you like to be a part of our team and join us on our journey?

 

Within Group Trucks Purchasing APAC team, Services Digital & Investments (SD&I) Australia team is recruiting a VIE Commodity Buyer, located in Wacol, for a 12 months contract.  

 

The overall objective for the Commodity Buyer (SD&I) is to perform his/her operational procurement duties on selected purchasing segments to secure products & services needed by our internal stakeholders.

 

The Commodity Buyer will lead the selection of the right suppliers within the areas of Operational Services (industrial supplies, maintenance) and Investments (Capex) while continuously securing Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) by using the tools and purchasing/cross functional network.

 

What you will do: 

 

The Commodity Buyer is accountable for providing operational duties that support the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of the supplier base for selected purchasing segments.

 

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

 

•    Implement segment strategies and be an active member in the global network of commodity buyers
•    Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
•    Drive negotiations and execute agreements with suppliers within the selected segments
•    Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management targets (QDCFTSR)
•    Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
•    Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders and financial flows to the suppliers
•    With respect to the decided governance and processes, the Commodity Buyer has the authority to act to fulfil the above-described tasks and responsibilities

Who are you?

 

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

 

•    Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering.
•    Previous work experience (1-2 years) in a similar role where you have demonstrated your expertise in project management, change management, process management and business case development
•    Experience with cost management and financial analysis
•    An overall understanding of production and supply chain processes
•    Strong commercial acumen and total acquisition cost management
•    Excellent negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to positivity influence others
•    Excellent organisational, interpersonal and multi-cultural communication skills
•    Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, ERP systems and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
•    Ability to deal with, and be supportive of colleagues/customers across all levels of the organisation
•    A Team Player and proactive approach to team work

 

What’s in it for you?

 

Volvo Group offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-focused environment in a company that is well known 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 our history, 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 behaviour and drive our decision making at all levels of the organization. Our values are easy to understand, and yet fundamentally important. They express our shared beliefs across countries and entities to form the basis for a high-performing culture 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 has been earned for over a century. It is our responsibility to honour that heritage and build an even stronger future for our company moving forward. Each of our individual actions collectively define who we are as a company and how the world sees us.

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:  20893