Purchasing Manager

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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.Your roleAs Purchasing Manager, you will lead the site commodity buyers' team and manage supplier relationships after selection, ensuring production readiness and performance.You will drive sourcing input and implementation, manage local supplier performance, negotiate commercial agreements, and secure purchasing contributions for tenders and Service Market.

Your role includes leading daily activities and long-term strategies to support cost targets, delivery performance, continuous improvement and ensure VG ´s sustainability requirements are met by our supply partners.

All while empowering your team to grow and succeed.So, who are you?

You are a strategic and hands-on leader, passionate about people, performance, and partnerships.

You are structured, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You bring a global mindset, strong negotiation skills, and a natural drive to improve and deliver results.Your Background : University degree in Business, Engineering or similar.

5–10 years' experience in purchasing, preferably in automotive.

Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop teams.Fluent in English; international exposure is a strong plus.Customer FocusDeveloping Direct Reports and OthersDrive for ResultsProject ManagementManaging DiversityStrong Communication & Relationship BuildingWhat's in it for you?

This is more than a job – it's a chance to lead transformation, influence across regions, and grow within a global company that values innovation and inclusion.You will have a wide range of responsibilities and exposure to a large network which will enable you to grow and develop your skills.Ready for the next move?

Interested?

We can't wait to meet you and are very much looking forward to seeing your application!

We will be working with a running selection so please apply as soon as possible.

Last application date is the 17th of October.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.Who we are and what we believe inWe 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 Buses you join one of the world's leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions.

What we do affects millions of people around the world : passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries.

This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure.

We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience.

Together, we shape the world we want to live in.Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed.

Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning.

Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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