Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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.
What you will do
As part of the Group Trucks Purchasing team, which sits under the broader Volvo Group Australia umbrella, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
You will be responsible for but not limited to:
1. Contributing to segment strategies and be an active member in the global network of commodity buyers
2. Ensuring supplier selection is aligned with the business strategy
3. Ensuring sourcing is completed within the appropriate contractual package and all agreements are approved / signed
4. Executing agreements with suppliers during and after production
5. Monitoring, identifying and mitigating procurement risks
6. Forecasting cost evolutions for scope of responsibility
7. Performing daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to suppliers
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
8. A Procurement / Business / or Technical degree
9. Previous experience working in a commercial procurement role
10. Proven experience working in project management, change managed or process management within a procurement role
11. Experience with cost management and financial analysis
12. A solid understanding of production and supply chain processes
13. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
What's in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
14. A truly values-based organisation, inclusive workplace culture and passionate people shaping the world we live in
15. Modern, world-class open plan office with end of journey facilities and latest equipment
16. Access to Sonder (Wellbeing and Safety Partner) for employees and family members
17. Generous paid parental leave program
18. Free onsite parking and on-site cafe
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners 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. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.