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You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine product and process designs, improve quality, and reduce costs.\nWhat you'll do\nCollaborate with the Global Category team for assigned commodities.\nPlan and execute audit activities across the global organization, prioritizing areas of business risk and ensuring governance committees are informed of significant issues.\nIdentify organization-wide issues and drive process or system improvements to mitigate risk.\nEngage stakeholders, including management, to understand needs, address concerns, and lead development of stakeholder communication plans.\nDevelop and present materials that for critical audiences, including sensitive presentations.\nDrive program launches with Volvo stakeholders and supplier teams. \nMonitor and manage team activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. \nDevelop, interpret, and implement procedures and policies, advising the wider organization on their application. \nProvide training and coaching to internal and external stakeholders to enable performance improvement.\nSupport the annual Commodity Business Plans (CBP).\nPerform supplier evaluations prior to sourcing decisions.\nLead APQP reviews, drive resolution of supplier-related actions, communicate risks to the Program Management team, and ensure timely PPAP submission.\nConduct regular assessments during running operations, drive resolution of deviations, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers (including VQE programs).\nManage supplier quality incidents using the 8D process and resolve delivery issues, including constraint cases.\nWhat you'll bring\nRequired Qualifications for SPM Role\nTechnical university degree or equivalent.\nMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality, new product launches, and process development within the automotive industry.\nExperience with injection molding including paint processes or complex seating systems preferred.\nStrong applied knowledge in APQP, PPAP, lean principles, and problem-solving methodologies (including 8D).\nProject management experience is strongly preferred.\nExperience in supplier greensite start-ups, BIW, or functional plastics preferred.\nProficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% - 70% of working time.\nFluent in written and spoken English.\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Responsibilities and duties may change or be assigned at any time based on business needs.\nLet's talk benefits\nJoin Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions. \nAs part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family. \nVolvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. 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