Master Thesis - Electrification and electricity pricing in transport procurement

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement

In short

Volvo Group is offering a Master Thesis project focusing on the electrification of transport and its impact on electricity pricing within logistics procurement. Students will analyze electricity price conditions and their influence on electrified transport costs, developing procurement-relevant insights and recommendations for managing cost and risk in this evolving market.

Responsibilities

Conduct a structured mapping of electricity-price conditions across selected European markets.
Analyze the mechanisms influencing the cost of operating electrified transport.
Translate findings into procurement-relevant insights for evaluating, comparing, monitoring, and addressing electricity-related costs in sourcing decisions and contracts.
Provide recommendations on principles, data sources, and decision support for managing cost, risk, and transparency in electrified transport procurement.
Investigate differences in electricity price levels and market structures across selected European countries.
Examine components influencing effective electricity costs, including energy prices, grid fees, charging models, taxes, and incentives.
Identify relevant electricity indexes, reference prices, or adjustment mechanisms for sourcing and contracting electrified transport services.
Explore how to evaluate and allocate electricity-price risk, create transparency, and establish fair commercial models.
Potentially compare depot, public, and en-route charging; fixed versus variable electricity agreements; charging infrastructure investment; and contract duration.

Requirements

Master students in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering and Management, Energy Economics, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field.
High drive and curiosity.
Interest in sustainability and procurement.
Ability to combine quantitative market analysis with commercial and strategic perspectives.
Must be on-site in Göteborg.
Students to be able to start Mid January 2027.

Desired Qualifications

Experience of data analysis is an advantage.
Experience of energy markets is an advantage.
Experience of transport economics is an advantage.
Experience of sourcing is an advantage.

Benefits

Opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainable logistics, energy markets, and strategic purchasing.
Generate knowledge relevant to companies, transport providers, and future professionals.
Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Contribute to shaping the future of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.
Gain experience at Volvo Group, a leading industrial company.

Skills

Data AnalysisEnergy MarketsTransport EconomicsSourcing

#Logistics#Supply Chain#Procurement#Sustainability#Electrification#Transport#Energy Pricing

About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n

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