VIE - Acheteur logistique - H/F

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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. 

What you will do

Take the challenge to handle a portfolio of suppliers for logistics services

Learn the job and visualize improvement areas in the way we work in our teams

Drive and implement development projects and improvement initiatives

Support the team with various analysis’ and development activities

Challenge and influence us with your ideas

Support the positive mindset for continuous improvement

Digitalization and process automation is something you are interested in, and you actively take part in the digitalization journey that we have entered in Logistics Purchasing

THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES

As a VIE in Logistics Purchasing you will be working in a team responsible for buying all logistics services for the Volvo Group in region EMEA. We have a very diverse team of buyers located in Sweden, France, Belgium and Poland. The team is characterized by unique people with a wide range of interests and skills. A combination of recently started colleagues, trained professionals and experts with a high degree of experience. We seek a colleague that is passionate about logistics, purchasing and analytics – striving for continuously improving the way we work, making it better in every possible way.

Who are you?

To become our VIE in Logistics Purchasing, we believe you have these qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or Business Administration

Fluent in English (in speech and writing)

Very strong analytical- and problem solving skills

Strong Negotiation skills

Strong general IT knowledge (preferably knowledge in optimization & visualization tools)

Agile & flexible

Communication skills and strong interest to develop good relationships with stakeholders

Strong autonomy

Can you support us ?

Is negotiation a challenge that you want to take?

Are you fascinated by analytical challenges and complex problem solving?

Are you intrigued by new technologies & tools and eager to drive application of them in our current business?

Are you able to work and run investigations independently and as team player?

Do you have the can-do mindset with drive and energy? Can you communicate your findings and proposals in a clear way?

Are you truly engaged to support sustainable purchasing?

Ready for the next move?

By joining us you will become a part of a high performing team with great team spirit – supporting each other. You will have the unique opportunity to work closely with both buyers and analysts in a divers & global setting. We are looking forward to having you in our team 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?