Prototype Buyer Jobs

• Communicate priorities and goals to suppliers.
• Support achievement of Prototype Operations Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to project lead time.
• Effectively manage assigned commodities in support of GTT Prototype Operations.
• Resolve quality, delivery, and payment issues with suppliers.
• Research and locate suppliers for prototype materials with heavy emphasis on accuracy, cost, and timing.
• Procurement of Prototype material from existing Volvo and potential “rapid prototyping” suppliers in compliance with the Volvo authorization directives.
• Aggressive and diligent follow-up of requisitions, P.O.’s, and ultimately the delivery of parts.
• Participate in quality, cost, and time saving processes & initiatives directed at optimizing prototype builds and testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise within the product areas assigned, in terms of supplier processes, capabilities, technical part/tool requirements, and technology usage.
• Provide appropriate purchasing support to internal and external customers (ex. GTT sites in Australia, Sweden, France, and Brazil, GTO NRV, and LVO).
• Interpret design documentation.

• 3-5+ years of experience in buying, supplier quality, or a function
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

• Competitive matching retirement savings plans
• Working environment where your safety, health, and wellbeing come first
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off including paid caregiver, and parental leave policies
• Want to learn more about these programs? Continue your exploratory journey with us here
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University

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 Technology provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.