Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Associate Buyer
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag · Göteborg · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-22
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag is hiring an **Associate Buyer** based in Gothenburg through the Volvo Group Graduate Program, starting in August 2027. Offered as a permanent position from day one, this 15-month program features an **exact 50/50 split** between duties in the home department and broader program activities, including local and international rotations, targeted training, and short-term assignments abroad. Placed in the Metal purchasing department, the associate buyer supports and progressively assumes ownership of supplier and commodity portfolios for structural parts such as frame rails, sheet metal, and fuel tanks. Day-to-day duties involve preparing sourcing activities, negotiating contracts, conducting supplier follow-ups, analyzing data, and collaborating across engineering, operations, and logistics functions. To be eligible, applicants must hold a **master's degree** in business, economics, industrial engineering, supply chain, logistics, purchasing, or a similar field, completed prior to the program start and no more than three years prior. Candidates must have at most three years of relevant full-time work experience, excluding part-time employment during studies. Fluency in written and spoken English is required, as is a willingness to travel and undertake international short-term assignments. Background checks and drug and alcohol testing may be conducted during the hiring process.
Company description:This is the Volvo Group Graduate Program
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.
Job description:Your future team
You will be an associate buyer in the Metal purchasing department that belongs to TTI Cab over Trucks. We purchase structural parts like frame rails and body in white, sheet metal parts, fuel tanks and fasteners. As part of Metal purchasing department you will belong to the global strategic line that develops the purchasing strategies for Volvo.
How you’ll contribute
Key responsibilities
- Support and progressively take ownership of a supplier and/or commodity portfolio, aligned with business needs and purchasing strategy.
- Prepare and support sourcing activities, negotiations, contracts and supplier follow-up with focus on quality, delivery, cost, features, sustainability, risk and speed.
- Collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Quality and other relevant functions to understand dependencies and improve the end-to-end flow.
- Build professional, long-term relationships with supply partners and internal stakeholders in a global and multicultural environment.
- Use data, digital tools and structured analysis to identify opportunities, support decisions and improve ways of working.
- Understand and follow global purchasing processes, governance, business ethics and compliance requirements while contributing ideas for simplification and continuous improvement.
- Work on continuous improvement projects that are unique to the high diversity portfolios in the Metal purchasing department
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:
- University degree at master's level in business, economics, industrial engineering, supply chain, logistics or purchasing, or similar.
- Commercial and analytical thinking, with an interest in purchasing, supplier markets and business performance
- Ability to understand processes, dependencies and consequences across an end-to-end value flow
- Interest in working in global organizations and collaborating across functions, cultures and locations
- Ability to structure information, use data and digital tools, and turn analysis into clear recommendations or actions
- Experience may come from academic projects, internships, thesis work, extracurricular responsibilities or early professional assignments
To qualify for the Graduate program, you:
- Have completed a 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 TTI CoT Purchasing with placement in Sweden, Gothenburg. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:
- An opportunity to work with the latest technology.
- An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues.
- Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad.
- A competitive salary and permanent position from day one.
- Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group.
- The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.
Read more about the Graduate program here
The application process
The journey begins! An email confirmation will be sent when you submit your application. After this, it is still possible to update your personal profile by logging into your account. The hiring team will review your application together with the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with information about the following steps.
Last day to apply: 22nd of November 2026
As part of the recruitment process, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing may be conducted. You will be informed if applicable.
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