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Professional Buyer

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Volvo Group seeks a Professional Buyer in Curitiba, Brazil, to lead purchasing for North America and support South America. The role involves managing supplier QDCF performance, driving cost optimization, and implementing segment strategies within the automotive manufacturing sector, focusing on electrical components.

Ansvarsområden

  • Lead purchasing activities within scope, maximizing customer satisfaction and business value.
  • Be accountable for supplier QDCF performance across segments, driving negotiations, cost optimization, ordering, and logistics.
  • Ensure segment strategy is continuously updated and implemented by selecting and challenging suppliers.
  • Utilize Volvo Group purchasing tools and cross-functional networks across project, production, and aftermarket phases.
  • Contribute to supplier strategy and cross-regional business performance.
  • Lead purchasing activities related to the North America region.

Krav

  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Solid experience in purchasing, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiations.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead fact-based negotiations, and secure business decisions.
  • Strong business acumen, cost optimization mindset, and agility.
  • Positive attitude, service-minded, and target-oriented approach.
  • Strong team player with the ability to lead, take ownership, and operate with autonomy.
  • Ability to be open-minded, encourage collaboration, and add value with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Motivated by change management and ability to drive change.
  • University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience.
  • Multicultural experience.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • Experience within the manufacturing industry.
  • Proven knowledge of electrical components such as power distribution, connectors, and specialty cables considered a strong advantage.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally.

Förmåner

  • Medical and dental insurance plans
  • On-site medical clinic
  • Pharmacy assistance program
  • Reimbursement for corrective lenses
  • 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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Företag

Volvo Group

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för 1 månad sedan

Anställningstyp

Heltid

Arbetsform

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Erfarenhetsnivå

Mellannivå

Platser

Curitiba, Brazil

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