Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Associate Commodity Buyer

Location: Eskilstuna, SE, 405 08

Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Associate Commodity Buyer

Location

Eskilstuna, SE, 405 08

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Position Type

Graduate

Permanent/Temporary

Permanent

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.

This is the Volvo Group Graduate Program

A new industry era is here! The transformation journey towards a more sustainable future has started. This transformation calls for new technologies, drives innovation and new ways of working. At the same time, companies face new challenges and risks related to policies, economics and globalization. In Purchasing we act at the center of all of this. Does this sound exciting and motivating? Then this Graduate program is for you!

As part of the Graduate Program at Volvo Group, you will tackle real challenges from day one and contribute to the development of next-generation production solutions.

The 15-month Graduate Program combines 50% time in your home department with 50% dedicated program activities, giving you broad exposure across Volvo Group. Through local and international rotations, short-term assignments, and targeted training in areas such as operations, engineering, and purchasing, you will build a strong understanding of our business, brands and strategy. The program also includes direct customer exposure and encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing and an end-to-end mindset, enabling you to contribute to transformation across the organization from day one.

Your future team

Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE), with headquarter in Eskilstuna, Sweden, is AB Volvo’s entity developing and producing Construction Equipment machines and related services and solutions. Purchasing is an organization of 400 employees, spread globally in 20 locations and divided into several functions or roles.

One of the functions in Purchasing is the Commodity function. This function’s main responsibility is to manage the sourcing strategies and to lead the overall commercial activities.

Sourcing Global Commodities is the function in Purchasing responsible for the Globally managed sub-commodities, containing almost 80 people divided into 8 teams.

How you’ll contribute

The Commodity buyer is the one who takes the lead in creating the strategies and also implements the approved strategies. The strategies should be well anchored in the needs of Volvo CE’s organization, its stakeholders, and customers to provide the foundation for a long-term sustainable business performance.

As a Commodity Buyer, you’ll also be the main contact for a few selected suppliers, working with their Key Account Managers.

Key responsibilities

Support sourcing strategy creation and implementation within the scope of SGC.

Manage supplier relationships as Supplier Host.

Support or lead supplier negotiations and drive cost optimization initiatives.

Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement actions where needed.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the entire VCE organization.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.

Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Contribute to the development and deployment of digitalization and AI tools and initiatives.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with a strong transformation and collaborative mindset who is eager to learn, explore, and understand the business. You thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new challenges and ambiguity, and take ownership of your own development and growth.

With strong analytical skills, you take initiatives and drive tasks forward with determination while bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the team.

You enjoy building relationships and leveraging a global network to create impact while working collaboratively across teams and functions. In addition, you contribute to a culture of continuous learning by actively sharing knowledge, exchanging insights, and supporting the development of others.

You meet the following requirements

You have a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar, completed before the start of the program.

Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making.

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing risks and opportunities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple activities, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Ability to learn new tools & systems - ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools.

Experience in the use of AI

Additional desirable skills

Technical knowledge and experience from negotiation is a great advantage.

Experience working in a cross-functional and international environment.

Language skills other than English are a bonus.

To qualify for the Graduate program, you

Have completed a Bachelors/master’s degree prior to the start of the program but not more than 3 years ago.

Should not have more than three years' full-time relevant working experience in the field prior to starting the program, excluding part-time work during studies.

Are fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Are willing to travel and participate in international short-term assignments

What’s in it for you?

Our Volvo Group Graduate Program starts in August 2027, and you will be offered a permanent position at Volvo Construction Equipment with placement in Eskilstuna, Sweden. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:

An opportunity to work with the latest technology.

An exciting and