Volvo Group Graduate Program 2027 - Associate Commodity Buyer
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag · Eskilstuna · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-22
Volvo Business Services Aktiebolag is hiring an **Associate Commodity Buyer** through the Volvo Group Graduate Program, with placement at Volvo Construction Equipment in Eskilstuna. Starting in August 2027, this **permanent position** begins with a 15-month program featuring an exact **50/50 split** between home department duties and dedicated program activities, including local and international rotations, targeted training, and short-term assignments. Within the purchasing organization, the role supports the creation and implementation of global sourcing strategies, manages relationships with selected suppliers as a Supplier Host, supports or leads negotiations, drives cost optimization, and contributes to digitalization and AI initiatives. Applicants must hold a **bachelor's or master's degree** in engineering, business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field, completed before the program begins and no more than three years prior to start. Candidates must have no more than three years of relevant full-time work experience, excluding part-time work during studies. Fluency in English (written and verbal), willingness to travel internationally, strong analytical skills, and experience in using AI are required. Background checks and drug and alcohol testing may be conducted during recruitment.
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.
Job description: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 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
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 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
Location: Eskilstuna
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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