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Senior Buyer

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Senior Buyer position in Curitiba, Brazil, focusing on purchasing for the North America region and supporting South America priorities. Responsibilities include supplier QDCF performance, negotiations, cost optimization, and implementing segment strategies. Requires fluency in English, strong purchasing experience, and a degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Ansvarsområden

  • Lead purchasing activities within your scope, working with internal and external stakeholders to maximize customer satisfaction and business value.
  • Be accountable for supplier QDCF performance across your segments, driving negotiations, cost optimization, ordering, logistics coordination, and financial flows with a clear focus on execution, competitiveness, and sustainable results.
  • Ensure the segment strategy is continuously updated and effectively implemented by selecting the right suppliers, challenging supplier QDCF performance, and using Volvo Group purchasing tools and cross-functional networks across project, production, and aftermarket phases for revenue segments.
  • Contribute to segment strategies and be an active member of the global network of commodity buyers responsible for selecting the right suppliers and continuously securing the best supplier QDCF performance targets (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature).

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 in way of working.
  • University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent working experience.
  • Multicultural experience.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • Experience within the manufacturing industry, with proven knowledge of electrical components such as power distribution, connectors, and specialty cables considered a strong advantage.
  • Positive attitude, service minded and target oriented approach.
  • Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose.
  • Strong team player with the ability to lead, take ownership, and operate with autonomy.
  • Ability to be open minded, to encourage collaboration and to add value with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Motivated by change management and ability to drive change.

Förmåner

  • Opportunity to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future.
  • Work with next-gen technologies and collaborative teams.
  • Fostering an inclusive workplace grounded in equal opportunities.
  • Located in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Erfarenhetsnivå

Senior

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Curitiba, Brazil

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