What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Commodity Manager position at Volvo Construction Equipment?
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.
Regional Commodity Manager – Develop sourcing strategies for local, regional, and/or global sourcing of key components for best supply performance (including supplier Quality, Sustainability, Capacity and Cost (QSCC); Drive the Volvo Purchasing processes for supplier evaluation, selection, and monitoring for assigned commodities; Lead and mentor the Buyers in sourcing strategy deployment for the commodity area; Continuous Improvement implemented in our supplier score card; Take ownership to reduce and optimize the supplier base; Accountable for leading and managing the Regional Commodity meeting and secure the cross functional participation; Promote and secure the communication across the regions on the Commodity Strategy and Supplier Base; Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers including implementation of full agreement packages; Achieve financial and operational KPI’s and recommend business and process improvements; Integrate stake holders in sourcing strategies and supplier management process; Promote and support the activities towards Responsible Purchasing; Actively support continuous improvement efforts within the organization. Requirements - Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, management, supply chain management or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or buying major commodities. Special skills – Experience with TQM, Lean and Six-Sigma management practices; Applying problem solving techniques including root cause analysis; Working with foreign currencies, customs, and duty rates, etc.; Global sources of supply and purchasing procedures. Travel to supplier work sites less than 50% of the time throughout the US as well as Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. Worksite location: 312 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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 $111,100 - $137,200, 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.
Regional Commodity Manager – Develop sourcing strategies for local, regional, and/or global sourcing of key components for best supply performance (including supplier Quality, Sustainability, Capacity and Cost (QSCC); Drive the Volvo Purchasing processes for supplier evaluation, selection, and monitoring for assigned commodities; Lead and mentor the Buyers in sourcing strategy deployment for the commodity area; Continuous Improvement implemented in our supplier score card; Take ownership to reduce and optimize the supplier base; Accountable for leading and managing the Regional Commodity meeting and secure the cross functional participation; Promote and secure the communication across the regions on the Commodity Strategy and Supplier Base; Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers including implementation of full agreement packages; Achieve financial and operational KPI’s and recommend business and process improvements; Integrate stake holders in sourcing strategies and supplier management process; Promote and support the activities towards Responsible Purchasing; Actively support continuous improvement efforts within the organization. Requirements - Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, management, supply chain management or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or buying major commodities. Special skills – Experience with TQM, Lean and Six-Sigma management practices; Applying problem solving techniques including root cause analysis; Working with foreign currencies, customs, and duty rates, etc.; Global sources of supply and purchasing procedures. Travel to supplier work sites less than 50% of the time throughout the US as well as Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. Worksite location: 312 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
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 $111,100 - $137,200, 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.
Salary : $111,100 - $137,200