Master Thesis Electromobility Purchasing

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Please Note

• This assignment is a student thesis. For your application to be considered you should currently be a university student eligible to complete a Master thesis as part of your university program. 
• Students can apply by themselves or in an already formed group.
• Below presented topic is to be defined based on existing information and suggestions by all parties involved.

About us

The transport industry is developing at a higher pace than ever before and we at Volvo Group want to shape the future of transportation.  We are fully committed to the Paris agreement targets and our long-term ambitions are clear. We will become 100% fossil free, 100% safe and 100% more productive. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do in the Volvo Group.  

You will join a passionate team, creating business value in an open and multicultural, dynamic environment with highly innovative products. We are team players, with energy and creativity, who drive change and strive for the best to deliver results. We like challenges, having fun and are committed to customer and Volvo Group success. We work closely together with our cross functional stakeholders both in the internal and external ecosystem and we believe we are here to make a difference and shape the world we want to live in. 

Description of the Thesis work

The European Commission has proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a major legislative initiative aiming to strengthen European industrial resilience, accelerate decarbonization, and promote "Made in Europe" industrial capacity in strategic sectors including automotive, batteries, and net-zero technologies. You will have the opportunity to contribute with valuable insights into the segment strategy by working on a highly strategic, have access to experts in Purchasing, Technology, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs and be exposed to one of the most important upcoming EU industrial regulations

Thesis Mission : The objective of this thesis is to evaluate how the upcoming EU Industrial Accelerator Act may impact the Charging & Power Conversion ecosystem and identify strategic opportunities and risks. Additionally, depending on the scope complexity other regulations might be explored in the Thesis Mission.

Main Research Questions

• Regulatory Analysis
• Supplier and Value Chain Impact
• Technology & Product Impact
• Procurement & Business Impact
• Strategic Recommendations

This is you

The ideal student(-s):

• Good communications skills in English (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Structured problem-solving skills and the ability to summarize complex into simple
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with industry experts
• Show a high level of initiative
• Be self-driven
• Have a high interest in Business Strategy, Technology, Automotive and Regulations
• Adequate academic education

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.