Commodity Buyer

Commodity Buyer

**Location**:Wacol, QLD, AU, 4076**Position Type**:Professional**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.**

**What you will do**
As part of the Group Trucks Purchasing team, which sits under the broader Volvo Group Australia umbrella, you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
You will be responsible for but not limited to:

- Contributing to segment strategies and be an active member in the global network of commodity buyers
- Ensuring supplier selection is aligned with the business strategy
- Ensuring sourcing is completed within the appropriate contractual package and all agreements are approved / signed
- Executing agreements with suppliers during and after production
- Monitoring, identifying and mitigating procurement risks
- Forecasting cost evolutions for scope of responsibility
- Performing daily purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics and financial flows to suppliers

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

- A Procurement / Business / or Technical degree
- Previous experience working in a commercial procurement role
- Proven experience working in project management, change managed or process management within a procurement role
- Experience with cost management and financial analysis
- A solid understanding of production and supply chain processes
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

**What's in it for you?**
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

- A truly values-based organisation, inclusive workplace culture and passionate people shaping the world we live in
- Modern, world-class open plan office with end of journey facilities and latest equipment
- Access to Sonder (Wellbeing and Safety Partner) for employees and family members
- Generous paid parental leave program
- Free onsite parking and on-site cafe

**Ready for the next move?**
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

**Who we are and what we believe in**-
**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.**Job Category**:Purchasing**Organization**:Group Trucks Purchasing**Travel Required**:Occasional Travel**Requisition ID**:2849**View All Jobs**

**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.