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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.\nWhat you will do\nWould you like to help us build tomorrow?\nAre you passionate about customer success? Would you enjoy working with a team of enterprising people who motivate themselves and those around them to develop personally and professionally?\nOur organization is built by people and great teamwork. We are a truly global company, and we believe in the advantage of diversity. Together, we create a workplace that brings the best out of everyone. Here at Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE), we are motivated by the idea that with imagination, hard work and innovation we will lead the way towards developing a world that is cleaner, smarter, and more connected. We believe in a sustainable future.\nWe are looking to hire a Purchasing Development (PD) Leader for the Sourcing Global Commodities’ (SGC) Purchasing Development team. The SGC Purchasing Development team is a diverse, collaborative, global team of highly motivated professionals. We work across commodities and regions within purchasing to help translate business priorities and continuous improvements in strategy, compliance, processes, tools, and purchasing intelligence. 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!\nAs a PD Leader, you will lead and execute strategic projects in the assigned PD focus areas from definition through implementation and adoption. You will work closely with the SGC organization, global purchasing development colleagues, and other stakeholders and partners to strengthen the execution and continuously improve how we work. 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.\nThis is a role for someone who can move comfortably between the big picture and the details: shaping direction, building alignment, creating structure, facilitating decisions, and staying engaged until the change is embedded and delivering value.\nMain Tasks and Responsibilities\nLead and execute projects and assigned initiatives with full ownership for scope, plans, deliverables, risks, decisions and results. \nCoordinate, prioritize and execute assigned Purchasing Development key focus activities in alignment with SGC and global purchasing priorities. \nSupport the development and deployment of sourcing strategies, including continuous improvement of the Sourcing Strategy process, toolbox, governance and adoption. \nTranslate strategic ambitions into practical roadmaps, milestones, measures, communication and follow-up. \nUse data and business insights to improve transparency, support decisions, identify trends and measure progress. \nExplore and responsibly apply digital solutions, automation and AI where they can solve real business needs and improve the user experience. \nBuild strong collaboration with commodity teams, regions, Aftermarket, Technology, Operations and other Volvo Group stakeholders. \nFacilitate workshops and working sessions that create alignment, clarify roles and and move teams from discussion to action. \nHighlight risks, opportunities, dependencies and resource needs early, and bring forward fact-based recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.\nCommunicate clearly and effectively to support understanding, engagement, implementation and lasting adoption. \nOccasional travel may be required\nWho are you?\nDo you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. Who are you?You are a collaborative and credible change leader who creates clarity in complex situations. You build trust, listen to understand and can challenge respectfully when the business needs a different approach. You are energized by working through networks and are comfortable influencing without formal authority.\nYou do not stop at a concept or presentation. You enjoy turning ideas into structured action, engaging the people affected by the change, and following through until the new way of working is understood, used and improved.\nTo be successful and enjoy the role, we believe you:\nCombine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach. \nAre structured, self-driven and able to manage several priorities without losing sight of the outcome. \nCan create alignment across different functions, cultures, regions and levels of the organization. \nCommunicate complex topics in a clear, concise and audience-appropriate way. \nHave a continuous-improvement mindset and the courage to question the status quo. \nAre curious about technology and digitalization, while keeping business value and people at the center. \nUse sound judgment, consider risks and opportunities, and take ownership for decisions and commitments. \nCreate an inclusive environment where people can contribute, learn and succeed together. \nRequired Knowledge, Experience, and Education:\nMBA or similar post-degree preferred\n3 years of purchasing experience\nAdditional Important Requirements:\nFluent in English, an additional language is a plus\n1-3 years experience in an international environment\nGeographical Location: VCE sites in Europe/USA \nWhat’s in it for you?\nWe are pleased to offer a solid package of compensation and benefits. You will enjoy:\nCompetitive base pay\nComprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance\nGenerous PTO\nTax deferred retirement plans, varied by business; 401(K) with company match\nGlobal organization with expansive career growth opportunities\nVolvo Group University for professional and personal development\nWorkplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs\nOn-campus fitness center and café\nAvid approach to Sustainability\nCulture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all\nWe 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.\nReady for the next move?\nIf you are curious to explore how we put our words into actions, follow us on LinkedIn and volvogroup.com.\nAre you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!\nWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.\nAll 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.\nAt 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.\nWho we are and what we believe in\nWe 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.\nApplying 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.\nPart 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. 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