Buyer within Electrical Procurement team i Göteborg

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Change Maker within the Electrical Procurement team
EDS Buyer
 
 

Nothing beats being part of positive change. We’re on a truly exciting journey, working together in a fast-paced global environment to break new ground in almost every aspect of our operations. 
 
At Procurement, you are part of a global team with the mission to develop and maintain a world-class supplier base. Ensuring the supply of materials and services - at the right cost, quality and technology is essential for the success of Volvo Car Group. Ultimately, it's all about cooperating with people inside and outside the company to create a superior experience for the people who buy and drive a Volvo.
 
Our team 

At Software and Electronics we are now looking for a new member in our Procurement Electric Distribution System [EDS] Team, a developing and challenging area where you, together with a team located globally (Gothenburg, Charleston, Shanghai, and Prague), and other stakeholders such as R&D, Strategy & Business Owners, Manufacturing & Logistics, can shape the future and contribute to a personal, greener and safer mobility.

Like many areas in the automotive industry, there is a lot happening there! We are not producing our cable harness the way we used to do. We have many new opportunities with automation, reorganizing our supplier footprint trying to build a resilient supply chain but also establishing our future strategy!
 
What will you do 

This role is critical for Volvo Cars and is highly connected to our transformational themes such as creating a sustainable and competitive value chain in this role you are expected to have the overall control of a portfolio, to collaborate closely with R&D, manage your supplier and contribute with new ideas on how to improve!
 
Do you fit the profile?

 You
-    are a strong team player who is honest and actively works with self-development.
-    Are a person which is a true collaborator, courageous, and who can manage complexity
-    like challenges and are focused on setting and reaching goals.
-    are creative and motivated to find new solutions and opportunities.
-    dare to challenge the status quo, suppliers, and our stakeholders.
-    can handle parallel projects and see the whole picture of a business case.
-    are excellent in building relations both internally and externally.

To succeed in this role, you have a Business or Technical University degree (or equivalent).
You are proficient in English, both spoken and written.

The automotive industry and Electrification are changing rapidly, and the competitive environment and our company’s strategy might change fast. Therefore, we are not only valuing your previous experience and competencies but also your personality and your passion to develop and embrace unknown future challenges.

Most of all, you are willing to learn, try new things and have fun!

How to learn more and apply

For questions about the position please contact Axel Bouvier, Procurement Manager SW&E, email, axel.bouvier@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Maria Westermark, at maria.westermark@volvocars.com.
We want your application before May 30th, 2022 but selection will be running continuously.

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted with respect to GDPR.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.