Senior Buyer - Seats

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For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has been a symbol of automotive safety, committed to protecting our world and the people in it. Now, we're paving the way toward a future where collisions belong to the past. And it's not just about technology; it's about our devotion to safety and our promise to make the world a safer place. So if you feel strongly about creating a safer world, join us in shaping a collision-free tomorrow. 

 

Let's introduce ourselves

 

The Senior Buyer - Seats is responsible for the purchase of material for advanced projects, new projects and running production for Volvo Car’s factory in Ridgeville, SC. This position will have the responsibility to buy all localized parts as well as to challenge existing part/tooling setup for imported material.
Key deliverables include driving the right supplier quality, cost and timing for new vehicle programs, cost efficiency, managing supply base, risk management and commodity strategies etc. We work closely with Europe and China Purchasing, R&D, manufacturing, quality and other stakeholders. The purchasing department work is conducted in one global process and governance.
 

What you'll do

 

• Map, evaluate and establish US supply base regarding relevant commodities for localization in close cooperation with Europe and China organizations through Global councils.
• Setup agreements and source for local and global content.
• Drive localization business case investigations and execution.
• Lead negotiations at an optimal cost level.
• Serve as the main contact for all commercial issues towards the suppliers.
• Issue RFQ, Purchase Order and running changes.
• Act on design changes within the projects.
• Participate in the global category meetings, discussing strategy and projects to align with the Global Purchasing Team.
• Establish understanding of the VCC sourcing process and IT systems.
• Act as mentor for newer Buyers, including training and onboarding of new hires.
• Lead cost savings initiatives from idea generation through implementation.

What you'll bring

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement
• Computer skills (MS Office and especially Excel)
• In depth knowledge of the automotive industry, suppliers and related systems and processes
• Experience in automotive seating preferred
• Strong negotiation skills and continuously looking for commercial opportunities.
• Understand the purchasing elements and optimize the business in the best interest of the company.
• Strong cooperation and communication skills to create challenge with respect both, internally and externally
• Structured way of thinking with an ability to handle many issues/projects in parallel.
• Positive mindset.
• Ability to independently drive and complete tasks
• Strategic understanding and thinking
• Analytical skills, Results-oriented.
• Honest person with integrity
• Strong understanding of the cost drivers for assigned products/categories.
• Solid understanding of regional market for assigned products/categories

 

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Let's talk benefits

 

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions. 
 
As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through t