Senior Buyer
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement
In short
As a Senior Buyer at Volvo do Brasil, you will lead purchasing activities for the North America region, focusing on automotive products and parts. This role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills within the manufacturing industry, contributing to sustainable transport solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead purchasing activities related to the North America region.
- Manage suppliers, readiness, ordering, risk, and cost.
- Contribute to Volvo Group's long-term targets for sustainability and efficiency.
- Collaborate with global teams to select high-performing suppliers.
- Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
Requirements
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Solid experience in Purchasing and supplier management.
- Experience within the manufacturing industry.
- Experience on crisis management.
- Proven negotiation, analytical and communication skills.
- Strong business acumen, agile in way of working.
- University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience.
- Multicultural experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose.
- Strong team player with the ability to lead.
- Ability to be open minded, to encourage collaboration and to add value with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
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.
- 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
Senior
Locations
Curitiba, Brazil
Qualification
Bachelor
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