Regional Commodity Manager
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. Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, management, supply chain management or a related field
- 3 years of experience in the job offered or buying major commodities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with TQM, Lean and Six-Sigma management practices
- Applying problem solving techniques including root cause analysis
- Working with foreign currencies, customs, and duty rates, etc.
- Global sources of supply and purchasing procedures
Responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies for local, regional, and/or global sourcing of key components for best supply performance (including supplier Quality, Sustainability, Capacity and Cost (QSCC)
- Drive the Volvo Purchasing processes for supplier evaluation, selection, and monitoring for assigned commodities
- Lead and mentor the Buyers in sourcing strategy deployment for the commodity area
- Continuous Improvement implemented in our supplier score card
- Take ownership to reduce and optimize the supplier base
- Accountable for leading and managing the Regional Commodity meeting and secure the cross functional participation
- Promote and secure the communication across the regions on the Commodity Strategy and Supplier Base
- Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers including implementation of full agreement packages
- Achieve financial and operational KPI’s and recommend business and process improvements
- Integrate stake holders in sourcing strategies and supplier management process
- Promote and support the activities towards Responsible Purchasing
- Actively support continuous improvement efforts within the organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
