Buyer - Affirmative Opportunity for People with Disabilities
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Purchasing
In short
The Volvo Group is seeking a Buyer in Curitiba, Brazil, to lead purchasing activities for the North America region and contribute to global sustainable transport solutions. This is an affirmative opportunity for individuals with disabilities, focusing on supplier QDCF performance, negotiations, and cost optimization.
Responsibilities
- Lead purchasing activities within your scope, working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maximize customer satisfaction and business value.
- Be accountable for supplier QDCF performance across your segments.
- Drive negotiations, cost optimization, ordering, logistics coordination, and financial flows.
- Ensure the segment strategy is continuously updated and effectively implemented.
- Select the right suppliers and challenge supplier QDCF performance.
- Utilize Volvo Group purchasing tools and cross-functional networks.
Requirements
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Solid experience in purchasing, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiations.
- Experience within the manufacturing industry.
- Proven knowledge of electrical components such as power distribution, connectors, and specialty cables is a strong advantage.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead fact-based negotiations, and secure business decisions.
- Strong business acumen, cost optimization mindset, and agility in way of working.
- Positive attitude, service-minded, and target-oriented approach.
- Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose.
- Strong team player with the ability to lead, take ownership, and operate with autonomy.
- Ability to be open-minded, encourage collaboration, and add value with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Motivated by change management and ability to drive change.
- University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience.
- Multicultural experience.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within the manufacturing industry, with proven knowledge of electrical components such as power distribution, connectors, and specialty cables considered a strong advantage.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance plans.
- On-site medical clinic.
- Pharmacy assistance program.
- Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology).
- Sick leave assistance.
- Childcare allowance.
- Special education allowance.
- Extended maternity and paternity leave.
- Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).
- Company-provided shuttle transportation.
- Profit Sharing Program (PLR).
- Private pension plan – Vikingprev.
- Life insurance.
- Volvo Association Club.
- Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Curitiba, Brazil
Qualification
Bachelor
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