Requirements:-Bachelor’s degree;-Purchasing experience;-Computer skills (MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP Ariba);-Knowledge of Indirect and Services Categories, especially MRO;-Negotiation skills and drive to look for cost improvement opportunities;-English [advanced in written & spoken.
Activities:-Continuously evaluate the performance of the current supply base and potential new suppliers through high-quality relationships, in terms of cost, quality, delivery, features, technology while ensuring Volvo’s long-term multifaceted sustainability and managing risks;-Lead, negotiate and execute all sourcing activities to the defined project timelines and approved sourcing strategies;-Issue RFQs, negotiate an optimal cost level for areas of responsibility and carry out contract negotiations and management;-Monitor market and technology developments in this commodity and address changes through the strategies;-Collaborate with global counterparts and internal stakeholders to achieve the best possible results for Volvo Group;-Manage supplier portfolio in terms of cost, quality, delivery, features, technology while ensuring Volvo’s long-term multifaceted sustainability and managing risk.