Aftermarket Buyer

Volvo Group • Greensboro, NC

9d • $72,600 - $89,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This Aftermarket Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features (QDCF) of suppliers within their owned aftermarket portfolio. You will be responsible for making sure that the portfolio business plan is implemented through the selection of the right suppliers, and by continuously securing supplier QDCF performance by using the tools and purchasing/cross-functional network.

You will be based out of our Greensboro, NC headquarter location and will report to the Head of Extended Parts Offering Purchasing North America.

Requirements

• Either 3+ years of strategic purchasing (e.g. end-to-end supplier relationship management, sourcing, negotiations, contracts), business development (client relationship management, negotiations, etc.), or related internal experience referenced above
• Experience within the automotive manufacturing industry and aftermarket
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen, agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field (or equivalent working experience)
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Nice To Haves

• colleagues with experience in aftermarket, purchasing, finance, business control, supply chain and supplier quality within Volvo Group could be especially well suited for this position. Your insights into negotiation, finance, and supplier management could provide a strong foundation for success in this Aftermarket Buyer role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies resulting in improved supply chain performance, enhanced product quality, innovative technology, and maximum value
• Drive negotiations and executive agreements with suppliers within your portfolio
• Contribute to segment business plan & be an active member in the global network of Buyers
• Collaborate with other members of the global supply chain to successfully develop and execute global supply chain and technology strategies
• Use Volvo Performance System (VPS) toolbox to drive efficiency across the supply chain
• Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features targets (QDCF)
• Monitor, identify, and mitigate risks in cooperation with the Supply Network Quality (SNQ) team
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
• Manage and negotiate product/processes changes
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to aftermarket orders, logistics, and financial flows to the suppliers

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level