pTransport 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. /pdivdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbWhat you will do/b/H2/divdivpAs Head of Sealing and Fluid Management Purchasing North America, you are responsible for strategic and operational activities within your area of scope by implementing global methods within your region. You will drive and manage day-to-day business and performance of your team of Project and Commodity Buyers from a QDCF standpoint./ppYour scope will include managing supplier relationships, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to supplier negotiation and global segment strategies across all lighting technologies, glass, door-wiper mechanical systems, and exterior plastic components. /ppYour target? To build a strong, cohesive team of purchasing specialists, drive business excellence, and execute the required change in an industry full of exciting challenges. You will need to be agile, think globally, act locally, and appreciate cross-functional collaboration and global setups./pp /ppAdditional Responsibilities:/pp /pulliLead and develop a high-performing team of Buyers, actively partnering to shape and advance their development/liliManage purchasing QDCF deliverables to support the regional and global business objectives for assigned responsibilities and commodities, ensuring all project sourcing and commodity plans are developed and delivered in a timely manner/liliProvide input to and execute segment strategies, and manage supplier selection, relationships, partnerships, and negotiations/liliBe a member of the Vehicle - North America Purchasing extended leadership team and actively contribute to its development/liliMaintain accountability for budget and operating expenses/liliEnsure collaboration with managers within the respective segments and regions/liliManage cross-functional interactions with Engineering in development of technical roadmaps, and appoint supplier hosts within your area/liliProvide input to department purchasing business plan, with a focus on continuous improvement and sustainability/liliAct as a liaison between regions, business units, and other departments that are directly or indirectly related to your segment/commodity/liliWork in accordance with Volvo processes, the Code of Conduct, and Volvo Values/li/ulp /ppstrongYour future team/strong/ppVolvo Group Purchasing is a team of changemakers that thrives in a fast-paced and exciting business environment. We are a truly global team with a real passion for innovation, sustainability, and people, and where lifelong learning is an essential part of our culture. With our ecosystem of supply partners, we shape the world we want to live in and deliver value to our customers, society, and the Volvo Group./p/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbWho are you?/b/H2/divdivpDo you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: /pulliExperience leading dynamic teams in a global matrix organization/liliStrong business acumen, analytical skills, and a focus on digitalization/liliAbility to analyze complex situations and act quickly and decisively/liliWorks well with cross-functional stakeholders, balancing risks, opportunities and alternative solutions/lili Ability to build an effective team with a common objective, strong morale, and team spirit/li/ulp /ppRequired Experience / Education/pulliBachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering/Technology, Business Administration, or similar, or equivalent working experience/liliBackgrounf in heavy manufacturing OR engineering within the area of scope/liliDirect experience in leading a team or function/li/ulp /ppAdditional Qualifications/pulliApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status/li/ul/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxbWhat's in it for you?/b/H2/divdivpWe offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to:/pulliCompetitive base salary/liliAnnual company bonus/liliMedical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and additional benefits/lili401(k) with employer match, plus additional company contribution/liliGenerous Employee Time Off, additional company holidays, and community volunteering hours/liliOnsite facilities and activities that make everyday living easier, including a cafeteria, fitness center, health services, and more/li/ulp /ppIn addition to the above, you will also enjoy:/pulliAn inclusive organization that prioritizes employees' health and well-being/liliVolvo Group University for professional and personal development/liliA global organization with extensive career growth opportunities/liliModern workspaces that enable agility and collaboration/liliMultiple automotive electric charging stations/liliBike racks, walking paths, and multiple locations for outdoor dining/seating/liliEmployee discounts/li/ulp /ppWould you like to learn more? Please visit volvogroup.com/en/careers.html to explore further!/p/div/div/divp /pdivAt 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 pay is set at $128,265 - $158,445 annually, 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./divdiv /divp /pdivIn addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy: /divdiv• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance./divdiv• Generous paid time off./divdiv• Competitive matching retirement savings plans./divdiv• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first./divdiv• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University./divdiv• Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier./divp /pdivAll 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./divp /pdivWe value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. /divp /pp /ppstrongWho we are and what we believe in /strongbrWe 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./ppApplying to this job offers you the opportunity to join strongVolvo Group/strong. 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. /pp /ppstrongTrucks Technology amp; Industrial Division/strong hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. brJoin us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we'll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. /p