Sr. Commodity Buyer (Global Commodities) - Americas

*Please note: this position reports into VCENA Shippensburg, PA. This role is an on-site / in-office position.

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

Do you enjoy working in a global team? Do you enjoy working in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment? Are you the type of person who sees opportunities instead of problems and is curious how new solutions and technologies can take a business to the next level?

If so, there is now a nice opportunity to join Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) and the Sourcing Global Commodities' Hydraulics team!

We are looking to hire a Senior Commodity Buyer for the Hydraulics team in Shippensburg. If you are ready for a new opportunity and willing to join a team working with new technologies and projects supporting Volvo CE's sustainability ambitions, you may be the one we are looking for, so do not hesitate to apply today!

Who are we? Well, hopefully your new colleagues! the Sourcing Global Commodities' Hydraulic team, is a global team of highly motivated and driven members in a diverse and multi-cultural setting. We have a high degree of interaction and collaboration in the team, even if we are spread all over the world. We value diversity and our people is what makes the team great!

Being a member of this team, you will get challenges and opportunities to be involved in regional as well as global activities together with your open and collaborative colleagues. Come learn, develop and grow with us!

About this position

Job Summary:
Through active interaction and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you will make sure we have solid and up to date sourcing strategies for the sub-commodities you are responsible for. Thanks to your high competence in managing relationships, you build strong networks and ecosystems that secure both stable and competitive operational performance as well as good understanding of the trends and needs of the future.
You will be involved in the strategic sourcing process, giving support in sourcing decisions in projects and you will of course be leading negotiations, both commercial and legal.
Your primary focus in this role will be the sourcing for our Shippensburg plant, but you will also support and occasionally lead global activities.


Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead and support in the creation of sourcing strategies for selected sub-commodities in close cooperation with purchasing, technology, operations, product platforms and other stakeholders.
• Lead the deployment of the sourcing strategies
• Scout for new suppliers and new business opportunities
• Build and maintain good relationships
• Take active part in the work for the Hydraulic commodity team
• Responsibility to optimize products and processes to achieve a long-term contribution to Volvo CE's improvements in quality, sustainability, capacity and cost (QSCC).
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers including implementation of full agreement packages.
• Occasional travel will be required, mainly throughout USA, but also to overseas locations.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with construction or heavy equipment industry.
• A high degree of technical knowledge and proven strong negotiating skills is a great advantage.
• Experience in working with Hydraulics is a plus.

Additionally, you have great cooperative and communication skills, as you have been dealing with both internal and external contacts in previous roles. Others may refer to you as a leader, and you are not afraid of taking on responsibilities and standing up for yourself and influencing others. You are used to working in a multinational and multicultural environment and thus, language skills other than English would be a bonus.

You have a strategic mindset and as a person you are target-oriented and believe there is always room for improvement. You are self-going, organized, and structured, and enjoy taking on complex tasks and challenges. When you come across things you do not know or have experience with, you see this as an excellent opportunity for learning and personal growth.

What's in it for you?

We are pleased to offer a solid package of compensation and benefits. You will enjoy:

• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Tax deferred retirement plans, varied by business; 401(K) with company match
• Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
• Volvo Group University for professional and personal development
• Workplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs
• On-campus fitness center and caf
• Avid approach to Sustainability
• Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all
• We also offer an array of additional benefits and programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier. We will gladly share this information and more at any time during the interviewing process or as part of your offer letter.

Ready for the next move?
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Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today!


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company's growth. For this position, the base salary range is set at $96,000 - $118,500, 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. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.


Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone's full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.


Job Category: Purchasing


Organization: Volvo Construction Equipment


Travel Required: Occasional Travel


Requisition ID: 31486


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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.