2272 Professional Buyer (34869)

Required:
Strong purchasing experience;
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field;
Experience within the manufacturing industry;
Native Portuguese speaker, fluent in English; Spanish is a plus;
Proven negotiation skills and TCO mentality;
SAP, MS Office 365 knowledge is mandatory;
Python skills.

Activities:
Manage and negotiate the spare parts business, focusing on price competitiveness and availability to meet customers’ expectations;
Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies that improve supply chain performance (localization, cost improvements, logistics optimization, CO2 reduction, bundles, etc.);
Lead negotiations and agreements with suppliers in collaboration with local and global peers;
Perform daily purchasing activities related to aftermarket purchasing (e.g., back-order recovery, parts development support, managing purchase requisitions, forecasting cost developments within the scope of responsibility, managing demand, deliveries, price discrepancies, invoice payments, parts and tooling scrap, customer adaptations, data analytics, business review meetings with suppliers and stakeholders, placing orders);
Drive all relevant activities to deliver on Quality, Delivery, Cost, Technology, Sustainability, and Risk Management targets;
Monitor, identify and mitigate risks within the current supplier base;
Be an active member of the global Buyer network and foster synergies across all Volvo business units;
Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and performance;
Track cost drivers on a regular basis and develop strategies to maintain cost competitiveness.