Job Description

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.

This is us, your new colleagues!
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We are part of business controlling at Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing. We develop and deploy raw material market expertise, tools, methods, and governance. These enable the Volvo Group to secure and enhance its raw material related performance and thus provide a competitive advantage to its brands.



Our team is globally spread across Asia, Europe and the Americas and is considered a center of excellence on raw material (commodity) markets. As part of our scope today, we cover various materials like flat steel, ferrous castings, forging steel, base metals, precious metals, plastics, rubber, new battery materials etc. Our expertise is used to support and control Volvo Group Purchasing, to ensure Volvo Group's competitiveness and eventually our customers' success. Working together in a global team is a great opportunity for some interesting cross-cultural experiences.

What will you do ?
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Now, we have an opening and are looking for a person to join our team of commodity market analysts for Forgings & Ferrous Castings. This position is to be the knowledge center on the raw material market for Forgings & Ferrous Castings across our major geographies i.e., Europe & Americas primarily but also Asia.



As part of the job, you will consolidate and use all internal and external business intelligence available to understand the position/influence of different related factors in the commodity market. Based on identified, reliable business intelligence you will provide periodic market forecasts. You will on a regular basis support buyers in negotiation, participate in cost workshops, supply chain activities, and provide contractual guidance to the Volvo Group Purchasing organization. Keeping sustainability in perspective on these commodities, is key. You will contribute as needed to the segment strategies within Volvo Group Purchasing.



In this position you will be part of the raw material business controlling team and report to the head of raw material.

Who are you ?
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We believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference within our organization. We are looking for a person who understands that the key to success is curiosity. A person who is able to look at the bigger picture, as well as go down in details when needed. To be successful in this position you need to have/build solid business acumen together with cross-functional networking agility. Teamwork, collaboration & cross-cultural sensitivity are key to succeed in this position. As we are a global and diverse team, all our meetings and e-mails will be in English, hence you need to be fluent in both speaking and writing in English.



To be successful in your new role it'd be helpful if you had the following knowledge/experience:



o University/Master's degree in science, engineering, economics or finance

o Analytical & critical thinking

o Ability to work efficiently independently as well as in a team

o Commodity market knowledge/experience in forging/ferrous castings is a plus

### Are we a perfect match?


We can't promise you an effortless job, but what we can promise you are some skilled colleagues and truly exciting challenges to work with. You will work in a global environment that provides you with developmental opportunities both professionally and personally. We at Volvo Group want you to prosper and be happy, because when you succeed, we succeed. Together we drive prosperity. We are eager to learn from you and you will get fantastic opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Curious, and have some questions? Get in touch!
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Paul Emmanuel,

Head of Raw Material

Business controlling

Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing

paul.emmanuel@volvo.com



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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 Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group's mission 'Driving prosperity through transport solutions' through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.