Buyer at Volvo Group

Position Description

The main purpose of the role is to provides operational procurement services to site/ country based stakeholders, and support global and regional sourcing implementations.

Reporting: This position reports to Head of Purchasing.

Job Objectives:

• Perform purchasing according to defined strategies and frameworks  
• Negotiate local or country agreements up to a regionally defined & agreed upon value.
• Review purchase requisitions and identify sources of supply for spot buys.  
• Advise stakeholders on procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle.
• Advise stakeholder on modifications from original requests (if alternative, more cost efficient, or otherwise beneficial alternatives exist).  
• Select contract / supplier to fill requisitions in accordance with defined strategy and agreements.
• Participate as required in global & regional strategic sourcing projects  
• Provide local or country market data and information to global and regional strategic sourcing teams.  
• Validate completeness and relevance of RFI / RFP (in terms of local and country market specifics and local internal requirements).
• Participate in or conduct the evaluation and selection of suppliers.  
• Work in close collaboration with strategic buyers, as well as end users, in order to ensure local acceptance and implementation of sourcing strategy.  
• Actively participate in the validation of the sourcing strategy implementation approach.  
• Actively participate in the implementation of new contracts (communication, training, etc.).
• Track key performance indicators on supplier and stakeholder contract compliance; define and take corrective actions to improve contract compliance.
• Drive local or country strategic sourcing initiatives  
• Perform local or country strategic sourcing activities.  
• Perform local or country market analysis, and define appropriate sourcing strategy.  
• Screen, short list and select potential suppliers through a Request For Information (RFI) and Request For Proposal (RFP) process.
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead supplier negotiations.  
• Work with end user and supplier in order to resolve issues.  
• Continuously track supplier performance according to defined performance targets and metrics.  
• Initiate and conduct supplier evaluations and supplier audits.

Qualification & Job Experience:

• B. Degree or B. Diploma in Purchasing.
• 2-3 years in an automotive environment would be advantageous.

Key Competencies:

• Basic financial knowledge. 
• Project Management knowledge – advantageous. 
• Awareness of TCO (Total cost of ownership).
• Working knowledge of Supply Cain Management and Purchasing procedures.
• Presentation Skills. 
• Administrative skills.  
• Good spoken and written communication skills.  
• Excellent negotiating and networking skills.  
• Good judgement and analytical ability.  
• An organised approach.  
• Accuracy and attention to detail.