Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Associate Buyer
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement
In short
Volvo Group is offering a Graduate Program for 2027 focused on Associate Buyer roles in Gothenburg, Sweden. This 15-month program combines departmental work with program activities, offering exposure to purchasing, supply chain, and global operations. The role focuses on supplier management, cost optimization, and ensuring parts availability for service market operations. Candidates require a relevant bachelor's or master's degree and strong analytical and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing and supplier relationships for Service Market Vehicle, Powertrain & FSDV components.
- Ensure parts availability to support customer uptime and service market requirements.
- Balance customer service needs with commercial objectives, including cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Lead supplier negotiations and drive cost optimization initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement actions where needed.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, and Service Market organizations.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.
- Support strategic sourcing, supplier development, and sustainability initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to achieving service market targets while maintaining strong supplier partnerships
- Understand and follow global purchasing processes, governance, business ethics and compliance requirements while contributing ideas for simplification and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar, completed before the program starts.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing risks and opportunities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple activities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to learn new tools & systems - ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.
- Completed a bachelor's or master’s degree prior to the start of the program but not more than 3 years ago.
- Not more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting the program, excluding part-time work during studies.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a cross-functional and international environment.
Benefits
- Permanent position at Service Operations & Technology from day one.
- Opportunity to work with the latest technology.
- Exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.
- Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.
- Competitive salary.
- Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.
- The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.
Skills
ERP systemsMicrosoft OfficeData Analysis
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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
Company
Volvo GroupJob Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Entry
Locations
Gothenburg, Sweden
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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