About this role
About the Role The Buyer for stamping metal parts will lead regional purchasing activities for South America within Volvo's Truck Technology & Industrial division, focusing on stamping metal parts. Based in Curitiba, you will report to the Head of Metal Purchasing and work with local/global counterparts to drive quality, delivery, cost and features. What You'll Do
- Be a key member in the local team of commodity and project buyers; drive activities to deliver best levels in quality, delivery, cost and feature, working locally and globally with counterparts
- Manage sourcing activities during project phase; prepare/send RFI and RFQs; negotiate lead-times
- Perform cost workshops; implement cost reductions; perform technical and commercial negotiations
- Ensure fulfillment of project targets; negotiate and execute agreements with suppliers
- Drive supply chain optimization; monitor, identify and mitigate risks
- Manage crisis situations; manage and negotiate product/process changes
- Perform daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to the suppliers What We're Looking For
- University degree in Business, Engineering or related field
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Experience in Purchasing and/or negotiation in a supplier/customer relationship
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good level of discipline in follow-up and action tracking
- Business acumen
- Motivated by change management and ability to drive change
- Positive attitude, proactive, organized service minded and target oriented approach
- Strong team player with the ability to lead activities
- Ability to be open minded, to encourage collaboration and to add value with a continuous improvement mindset
- Experience within the manufacturing industry
- Multicultural experience is an asset
- Automotive experience is a plus
- Willingness to travel occasionally Nice to Have
- Multicultural experience is an asset
- Automotive experience is a plus Compensation & Benefits
- Health and Well-being for You and Your Family: Medical and dental insurance plans; On-site medical clinic; Pharmacy assistance program; Reimbursement for corrective lenses; Sick leave assistance; Childcare allowance; Special education allowance; Extended maternity and paternity leave
- Meals: Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location)
- Transportation: Company-provided shuttle transportation
- Financial Security: Profit Sharing Program (PLR); Private pension plan – Vikingprev; Life insurance
- Convenience and Quality of Life: Volvo Association Club; Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios