Buyer - Seats
About this role
We’re looking for a Buyer - Seats for a global company in Gothenburg. Start is ASAP, 13 months limited contract to begin with. This role is 100% onsite in Gothenburg.
Description:
The Seats team is part of Global Procurement and is responsible for sourcing and supplier management. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers in a global environment.
The position is located in Gothenburg and is part of an experienced procurement organization working cross‑functionally with R&D, Quality, Finance and Logistics.
We are looking for a consultant with solid experience from strategic and operational procurement who can quickly contribute in an established organization.
What you’ll do:
In this consultant assignment, you will support the Seats team with senior procurement competence and take responsibility for defined sourcing and supplier management activities.
Your responsibilities include:
Driving and supporting sourcing activities within the TopHat scope
Leading commercial negotiations and Supplier cost performance within agreed mandates
Managing supplier performance, cost development and risk topics
Acting as the procurement interface towards R&D and project teams
Contributing to procurement processes, governance and continuous improvement
Working in accordance with Volvo Cars’ purchasing processes and ways of working
Requirements
- Several years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably within automotive or industrial environments
- Strong commercial understanding and negotiation experience
- Experience working cross‑functionally with engineering and project organizations
- A structured, analytical and pragmatic approach
- Ability to work independently within a time‑limited assignment
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Personal attributes:
- Professional and reliable
- Solution‑oriented and delivery focused
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, international setting where the pace