Volvo Group Hiring for Purchasing Associate at Bangalore Full Time

Fixed term Employment

• Mission

The Purchasing Analyst position within Purchasing Support Centre will be responsible for handling standard scope activities delegated by buyers from All GTP, VBC, Penta Sites globally. Purchasing Analyst is also responsible for complete autonomous handling & maintenance of buyer handler logs depending on delegation and for related work transition, problem solving, Cross Functional Connect and to maintain timelines for handling various requisitions in the log. Also, responsible for logging, reporting of work and handling one time assignments / projects assigned within the team. This position will report to the Group Manager – Purchasing Support Centre.

• Responsibilities

• Autonomous maintenance of Handler Logs and other Portfolio Activities / Order Management / Priority Aftermarket Requisitions handling
• RFQ Management including Launching, follow ups for quotes and answering supplier queries in collaboration with buyers and PD and XF teams
• Compiling & analysing quotes from suppliers, preparing Preliminary quotes summary / analysis as well as cost breakdown for various suppliers and parts
• Solving portfolio related issues with suppliers / cross functional teams
• Performing various Analysis for buyers and managers:
  • Price Inconsistency Analysis
  • 80/20 Analysis
  • ABC Analysis
  • Volume trend Analysis
  • Supplier Dashboard Creation
  • Material Cost Levels Report
  • Supplier Spend Analysis
  • Part Price Evolution
  • Cost Per KG Analysis
  • Supplier Deep Dive Analysis
• Supplier Integration Support on buyer request – Support in establishing EDI Connections, Supplier Portal Access, Creation/Addition/Deletion of Parma Code / Supplier base administration, Supplier Base Follow Up – Certificates,KEP5,KEP6 and SSEM
• Taxonomy and Segmentation Support to buyers and management, segment owners,
• Portfolio Analysis and Cleaning
• Co-ordinating on Agreements approval flow
• Supplier Price Discrepancy Management / Issues Handling
• Maintenance of Various Department Dashboards and Reports

• Authorities

Access to all PU systems and applications, other authorizations based on delegations from respective buyers.

• Competence

• Excellent Communication Skills – Verbal and Written
• Quick Learner who drives Competence Building
• Team Work and collaboration
• Multi-Cultural Openness
• Customer Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing / Multitasking
• MS Office Skills / Advance Excel Programming Skills
• Problem solving / Solution mind-set / Go getter attitude
• Business Understanding & Knowledge within the field of responsibility
• Continuous Improvement Mind-set

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners.

We support Volvo Group’s mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions’ through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. When you join Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing, you will become part of a global network with more than 1,400 professionals in 50 different sites across 25 countries. Joining us means working in a global context with people from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group.

Diversity is important for us, we therefore put a lot of time and effort into creating an open and inclusive environment for all. We are extremely proud to say that we are almost as many females as men in our team. We are goal oriented and business focused people who believe that the best results are achieved while having fun and when we challenge each other. We offer unique opportunities where you can accelerate your career through competence development and connect with people who are truly passionate for purchasing. Join us and work where the action is!