Lead Buyer, Fuel Injection Equipment and Pistons

Qualifications

• University degree preferably in engineering and/or business
• Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken
• Minimum 5 years of experience from International business within Purchasing or Sales PLANNING, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & PURCHASING GLOBAL PURCHASING DEPARTMENT is looking for a

Lead Buyer, Fuel Injection Equipment and Pistons

Our employees describe Volvo Penta as a great place to work. We encourage people to take individual responsibility and offer exciting assignments in a highly innovative environment. We strongly believe that high performance comes from motivated employees, courage to think outside the box and having fun. We are both world leading and pioneers in our field. Right now we want a Lead Buyer to join our Global Purchasing Department.

Position description

We are looking for a Lead Buyer, who will set the Global Strategy for the Fuel Injection Equipment and Pistons Commodities. At Volvo Penta, you will have the chance to make a difference, since the organization is small enough for you to get involved and make decisions. Being a part of the Volvo Group also means we can benefit from the larger organization.

Areas of responsibility

• Manage the supplier relationships and performance (quality, delivery, feature and cost) for the entire product life cycle (project, sourcing, operational) and co-operate cross-functionally to achieve best solution
• Perform the activities required for the portfolio: e.g. negotiations, sourcing, re-sourcing, projects, optimize the total cost (Quality, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, etc.)
• Work in accordance with the Volvo Penta processes, the Volvo values and behaviors

Volvo Penta Purchasing is a global organization. Volvo Penta is Innovative, profitable and World leader in our field, join us to continue that journey. Volvo Penta Volvo Penta designs, develops, manufactures and markets marine and industrial power systems. Advanced technology and high standards of quality, combined with a very high degree of customization and partnership with customers, are its prime competitive features.