VIE - Commodity Buyer - Sheet Metal

Transport is at the core of modern society. 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. 

ABOUT THE VIE PROGRAM

The VIE, International Voluntary Abroad, is a French international corporate placement program for young professionals between the age of 18 and 28 who are European Union nationals. For these reasons, we thank you in advance to mention these items on your CV. For more detailed information about the eligibility conditions to this program, we invite you to go to Business France website: www.civiweb.com

THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES

Within Group Trucks Purchasing, Sheet Metal Team is recruiting a VIE Commodity Buyer for a 13th months contract in Gothenburg, starting September 1st 2025.

We are a team of passionate and driven colleagues located in Europe (Lyon, France and Gothenburg, Sweden). We see opportunities, we are flexible and we support each other and are open for dialogue and exchange. You will work in an exciting and global environment and you will join a team with a positive atmosphere who enjoys working together. We look forward to welcome you and have you on board in our team.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Commodity buyer for Sheet metal, you will be accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management (QDCFTSR) of suppliers in your portfolio. You will be responsible to continuously securing supplier QDCFTSR performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross functional network during and after production.

Your main responsibilities will be to work closely with the Segment Leader and Buyers of the segments and, as per needs :

• Be a driver on the related segment, contributing to define the purchasing strategies, selecting and managing suppliers, in link with industrial and technical roadmaps;
• Drive purchasing activities in cross-functional product projects in early phases, to deliver commitments fulfilling project gates;
• Forecast cost evolution for scope, implement agreements and negotiate extra cost savings by using your own skills, Purchasing tools, Volvo Production System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain;
• Elaborate sourcing cases to be presented to the sourcing decision body; Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with internal stakeholders (SQ&D, Manufacturing,…);
• Bring innovation in your scope and actively contribute to the Volvo Transformation journey.

WHO ARE YOU?

As a person we believe that you have a business-oriented mindset with both a financial and technical understanding. You enjoy the challenge of having contact with suppliers and you also possess strong communication and networking skills. In addition to this you enjoy driving your own work and taking initiatives, with a team player attitude.

Your main qualifications can be summarized as:

• University degree (Bachelor or Master), preferably in engineering or business
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Multicultural experience is an asset
• Excellent communication and networking skills with positive attitude
• Creative and solution-oriented mindset
• Accountable, self-driven and autonomous
• Structured way of working
• Proven ability to establish targets and drive results
• Analytical skills with ease on Office/IT tools

ARE WE THE PERFECT MATCH?

If this captured your interest, why not contact us or apply to get to know more about this opportunity!

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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. 

“Volvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers that thrive in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with passion for innovation, sustainability, people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to customers, society, and the Volvo Group”.