Buyer

Volvo Group•Shippensburg, PA

8d•$72,600 - $89,700•Onsite

About The Position

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. Our organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together, we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone. Here at Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE), we are motivated by the idea that with imagination, hard work and innovation we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter, and more connected. We believe in a sustainable future. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering Quality, Sustainability, Cost, and Capacity (QSCC) objectives with our supply partners. You will support development of commodity strategies for the Shippensburg site and collaborate across a global, cross-functional network to address purchasing challenges and improve supply chain performance. This position is based in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and reports to the Head of Site Purchasing North America.

Requirements

3+ years of purchasing experience (including supplier relationship management, sourcing, and negotiations) or equivalent relevant internal experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in heavy manufacturing or a related industry.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Solid business acumen with an agile and proactive working style.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Negotiation and cost optimization
Supply chain risk management
Cross-functional collaboration
Data-driven decision-making and forecasting

Responsibilities

Develop, negotiate, and execute sourcing strategies that improve supply chain performance, product quality, innovation, and overall value.
Lead supplier negotiations within assigned commodities.
Support QSCC objectives through effective supplier management and collaboration.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement supply chain strategies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks.
Monitor supplier capacity and proactively address potential production or aftermarket supply constraints.
Forecast cost trends and support cost management initiatives within assigned commodities.
Execute daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics, and supplier financial transactions.
Contribute to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.