Adaptation Buyer

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

In short

Volvo Group is seeking an Adaptation Buyer in Wacol, QLD, to manage supplier performance for customer adaptation parts and optimize customer demand. The role involves working with a collaborative Automotive Purchasing team, contributing to sustainable transport solutions, and requires a degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business with supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

Be accountable for the QDCF-TSR (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management) performance of the supplier base for customer adaptation parts.
Fulfil customer demand and optimize end to end responsibility for the complete trucks / parts offering towards the end customer.
Work on identifying innovative solutions to improve parts availability and customer value in line with Segment Business Plan (SBP).
Develop relationships with suppliers to be their number one partner of choice.

Requirements

Business acumen, agile in your way of working
Experience in managing suppliers, preferably within manufacturing
Excellent communication and networking skills
Strong and flexible team player, eager to learn and improve
Can-do approach: positive mindset, high level of energy, and ready to tackle challenges
Comfortable in cross-functional and multi-cultural set-ups
Enjoy managing many parallel activities and have a target-oriented approach
Self-driven and autonomous
See challenges as positive and love building and maintaining strong relationships with counterparts

Desired Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or equivalent

Benefits

Eligibility for an annual company bonus of up to 10%
A truly values-based organisation, inclusive workplace culture and passionate people shaping the world we live in
Opportunity to leverage a globally aligned and locally authentic icon.
Work with international specialists to deliver locally tailored projects and initiatives
Access to Sonder (Wellbeing & Safety Partner) for employees and family members
Generous paid parental leave program
Flexible, hybrid working set ups
Modern, open plan offices
Free onsite parking

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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

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