Purchasing Associate

Taxonomy and Segmentation Support to buyers and management, segment owners, and maintenance ofVarious Department Dashboards and ReportsJob Title:Purchasing Associate

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport andinfrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gentechnologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Whats in it for you ?

As a Purchasing Associate, you will get to learn and perform at the same time with highly experienced globalend users and supply chain experts which will pave your path to becoming a successful purchasing and SupplyChain Management professional.

The Purchasing Associate within the Purchasing Support Centre will be responsible for handling standardscope activities delegated by buyers from all Group trucks, buses, and Penta sites globally.

For you who want to leave the society in a good shape for the next generation. You see this opportunity tobring in the change you want for the society we want to live in.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:

• Autonomous maintenance of Handler Logs and other Portfolio Activities/Order Management/PriorityAftermarket Requisitions handling
• RFQ Management including Launching, follow-ups for quotes, and answering supplier queries incollaboration with buyers and PD and XF teams
• Compiling & analyzing quotes from suppliers, preparing preliminary quotes summary/analysis as well as acost breakdown for various suppliers and parts
• Solving portfolio-related issues with suppliers/cross-functional teams and Supplier Price DiscrepancyManagement/Issues Handling
• Performing various analysis for buyers and managers like Price Inconsistency Analysis, 80/20 Analysis, ABCAnalysis, Volume trend Analysis, Supplier Dashboard Creation, Material Cost Levels Report, Supplier SpendAnalysis, Part Price Evolution, Cost Per KG Analysis, Supplier Deep Dive Analysis
• Supplier Integration Support on buyer request - Support in establishing EDI Connections, Supplier PortalAccess, Creation/Addition/Deletion of Parma Code/Supplier base administration, Supplier Base Follow-ups
• Taxonomy and Segmentation Support to buyers and management, segment owners, and maintenance ofVarious Department Dashboards and Reports

Qualifications:

University degree in BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/E&E/ Industrial

• Quick Learner who drives Competence Building
• Continuous Improvement and Excellence mindset with good communication skills
• Good understanding of different manufacturing processes and best practice costing.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills - true connector working in eco-systems
• Positive and collaborative mindset and strong energy to contribute to the success of the Volvo Group
• MS Office Skills / Advance Excel Programming Skills
• Proactiveness is an absolute must!

Interested Candidates can share their profile to elizabeth.john@volvo.com