Associate Commodity Buyer, Bearings

About the role

This Associate Commodity Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Features (QDCF) of suppliers within the Bearings segment. You will be responsible for making sure that the segment 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 during production and after production for Revenue segments. You will be based out of our Greensboro, NC headquarter location, and will report to the Head of Vendor Purchasing North America.

Main Areas Of Responsibility

• 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 the Bearings segment
• 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 Production 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) and Supply Network Resiliency (SNR) teams
• Monitor and analyze supplier capacity to proactively eliminate potential plant impacts and aftermarket part shortages
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
• Manage and negotiate product/processes changes during production phase and after production phase for Revenue segments
• Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics, and financial flows to the suppliers

Who are you?

• 1–3+ years of entry-level purchasing experience, recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar, OR related internal experience
• Experience from the manufacturing industry is an advantage
• Desire to learn the strategic side of purchasing (i.e., supplier negotiation, sourcing, contracts, etc.)
• Good business acumen and communication skills; agile in way of working
• Desire to work in a collaborative team towards a common purpose
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

Pay

Base pay is set at $63,070.00 – $77,910.00 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. Volvo Group considers internal equity of current team members as part of any final offer.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans
• Working environment where 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