Alternance Bac+4/5 Project & Commodity Buyer (Power Cylinder Unit) H/F

Position Description

THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES

You will be part of Base Engine Europe Purchasing and member of PCU (Power Cylinder Unit) and Engine valves Team with colleagues based both in Lyon, France and Goteborg, Sweden.

You will find passionate and business driven colleagues working in an open and collaborative way.
You will work in an exciting and global environment with exciting challenges.

As Commodity buyer, you will be responsible for a challenging portfolio, to manage the supplier relationship, to lead continuous improvement & performance.
You will also be mentored by one of our senior buyers in order to contribute to the segment strategy and collaborate very closely with your cross-functional stakeholders.

We look forward to welcoming you and having you on board in our team.

ROLE DESCRIPTION
Your Key responsibilities will include the following activities:

• Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Identify, mitigate and monitor risks
• Do and drive all relevant activities to deliver QDC targets during Sourcing/Project and/or Operations phases
• Propose & promote ideas to improve the CO2 Footprint of our supply chain
• Drive Cost reduction ideas generation (deep dive and portfolio analysis)
• Lead cross functional work with other functions (engineering, logistic, manufacturing) to implement such ideas
• Actively contribute to the team development, by bringing improvement ideas, support your peers, sharing good cases and ask for support when needed

WHO ARE YOU ?

• We are looking for a strong and flexible team player, eager to learn and improve.
• You have a can-do approach with a positive mindset, a high level of energy, and you are ready to tackle challenges,
• You like to do business, you demonstrate superior communication skills and you are comfortable in cross-functional and multi-cultural set-up,
• You enjoy managing many parallel activities and you have a target oriented approach,
• You are following an engineering or business school academic training, targeting a Master of Science or Business Administration,
• Former experience in Purchasing, technical background and automotive experience are considered as assets
• You are fluent in English
  

ARE WE THE PERFECT MATCH ?
If you are eager to take on new challenges, contribute and develop in a fast moving scope,
If you believe that key conditions to success are to be curious, persistent and have fun in what you do and that together we are stronger,
You will be a great addition to our team and we are really eager to hear from you !

CURIOUS, AND HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ? CONTACT US !
Stephan Donati, Segment Leader PCU & Con Rods / Base Engine Europe
stephan.donati@volvo.com,

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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, 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!