Project and Commodity Buyer Climate

1 month ago

Göteborg, Sweden Volvo Group Full time

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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

At Group Trucks Purchasing you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.

We are looking for a passionate buyer to join our Thermal Management Purchasing team, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, with colleagues in both Sweden and France. This role offers a global environment filled with exciting challenges and opportunities for growth

As a Commodity Buyer for Thermal scope, you will be responsible for selecting suppliers and managing the continuous improvement and performance of the supplier portfolio.

In collaboration with your purchasing team and cross-functional network, you will proactively drive all necessary activities to ensure best-in-class supplier QDCFTSR (*) performance throughout product development and serial production.

(*) QDCFTSR = Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management.

Key responsibilities

Drive all relevant activities to deliver QDCFTSR (*) targets during Sourcing/Project and Operations phasesLead strategic sourcing projects to completion in collaboration with cross-functional teamsDrive commercial negotiations with suppliersNegotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers and ensure implementationIdentify, mitigate and monitor risks and supplier crisisActively contribute to team development by offering improvement ideas, supporting your peers, sharing best practices, and seeking assistance when necessary

Who are you?

You have a solid track record as a buyer, demonstrating your expertise and reliability in procurementYou are an agile team player who is eager to learn, improve, and collaborate effectively with othersYou have the courage to drive change and experiment with new ideas, pushing boundaries to achieve outstanding resultsWith a can-do attitude and a proactive approach, you are ready to tackle any challenge that comes your wayYou thrive in conflict situations and excel in negotiation, ensuring the best outcomes for the teamYou are a clear communicator, both with internal and external partners You hold a relevant academic degree, such as in business or engineeringYou are fluent in English, both written and spokenExperience in the automotive industry is a valuable advantage

If you are excited to embrace new challenges, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced environment, we hope you will thrive in our collaborative and dynamic team. We believe that curiosity, persistence, and having fun at work are key to success

We are looking forward to hearing from you Last application day is June 7th.


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


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. 

Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners 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. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group. 

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