Commodity Buyer - Sheet metal

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. 

COMMODITY BUYER SHEET METAL

Are you a curious changemaker who thrives in a fast-paced, global and complex
environment? Does the opportunity to make an impact excite you, and are you
looking for a career where you grow and learn every day? At Volvo Group
Purchasing we shape the world we want to live in, by leveraging our ecosystem of
supply network partners to drive prosperity.  
Innovation, sustainability, diversity, competitiveness, resiliency, new business
models, and digitalization are all key drivers in how we select partners,
partners that have the same value based and people centric view of the world as
we do here at Volvo Group.  
Together we deliver business value to our customers and the Volvo Group.  
We are looking for talent with passion, commitment and big ideas who want to
make a difference.  Sounds like you? Join our team!  
We together with relevant line functions, driving efficiency within
digitalization, governance, harmonization, group synergies, continuous
improvements, and digital & IT projects to enable business value. We work
proactively with change management and transformation in collaboration with
other line functions. 

Who are you?

If you have a burning desire to be part of developing and setting the course for
our society’s future with efficient and sustainable transport solutions together
with us.… then this is the right place to be!
You are passionate, value-driven, and have a keen eye for details to work on
transformation in the purchasing area. 
The area of Sheet Metal components  is characterized by a dynamic environment
with new business models, varying demands from customers, and a full focus on
quality, safety, and sustainability among others.
As a commodity buyer, you are accountable for the QDCFTSR (Quality, Delivery,
Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability, Risk Management) of the supplier base
on your segments. You are responsible to make sure that the segment business
plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by
continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools,
methodologies, and purchasing/cross-functional network. 
For you who want to leave the society in a good shape for the next generation.
You see this opportunity to bring in the change you want for the society we want
to live in.  

MAIN ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Drive India segment business plans for concerned segments & be an active
member in the global network of buyers.
•    Building expertise within defined scope and understanding of complete
supply chain.
•    Market benchmarking, suppliers, competition, new technologies, projects,
new business models, total cost of ownership etc.)
•    Responsible for secure that supplier selection is aligned with the approved
segment business plan with the right QDCF-TSR.
•    Ensure valid agreements with all suppliers in production and extend
contracts on time before expiry through deep dive methodologies with existing
suppliers.
•    Manage and align with critical stakeholders like Sales, Marketing,
Manufacturing & Engineering during sourcing, project & operation phase.
•    Benchmarking for Technology & cost
•    You will be leading all purchasing activities along with the critical
stakeholders related to the involvement of suppliers in development projects.
•    Perform activities required for the portfolio: e.g., negotiations, project
implementation, crisis and risk management and total cost optimization.
•    Lead and Drive cost reduction activities (VA/VE, logistics optimizations
etc) with suppliers & stakeholders to meet all commercial targets & forecast
cost evolution 
•    Deliver the defined KPI’s on time and in accordance with set targets
(Revenues, Uptime, Projects)
•    Challenge, negotiate report changes after contract signature and ensure
continuous fulfillment of project targets
•    Ensure that the supplier is prepared for production, including capacity and
all needed system updates when needed
•    Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with the supplier and
Supplier Network teams for parts under development during the project phase
•    Ensure a timely part transfer in the system to the commodity buyer
•    Work in close collaboration with suppliers to map and reduce the end to end
supply chain & manufacturing CO2 emissions
•    Own, and drive continuous improvements, and excellence in your area, based
on business needs and strategies

QUALIFICATIONS

•    University degree in BE / B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile
•    Preferred knowledge with 5-8 years of experience as a buyer in the
automotive industry 
•    Excellent decision-making skills, considering risks and opportunities, with
an ownership mindset
•    Continuous Improvement and Excellence mindset with good communication
skills
•    Strong analytical, prioritization, and negotiating skills
•    Strong business acumen with very good knowledge in project management 
•    Good in Market Benchmarking , Business Intelligence Analysis , Scouting
Suppliers
•    Good understanding of different manufacturing processes and best practice
costing.
•    Excellent interpersonal, networking & stakeholder management skills - true
connector working in different eco-systems
•    Positive and collaborative mindset and strong energy to contribute to the
success of the Volvo Group
•    Proactiveness is an absolute must!
•    Experience in handling Supplier for Sheet Metal commodity

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and
sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career
opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day,
you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our
field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation.
We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost
100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and
empowerment. 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable
transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to
make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to
customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity
to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us,
together we move the world we want to live in.