Software Buyer - Digital Services, Cyber security

Company description: "Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to driving prosperity and shaping the future landscape through sustainable transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions. By offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Group shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm." Job description:What you will do We are looking for a Software Buyer to join our Connectivity Purchasing team within Function & Software Defined Vehicles Purchasing. In this role, you will contribute to Volvo Group’s transformation towards software-defined, connected, safe and sustainable transport solutions. You will work mainly within digital services application software, cybersecurity software and embedded software. This can include customer-facing and vehicle-connected services such as navigation, route planning, Apps onboarding, voice assistance, safety services, fleet management, vehicle uptime, remote diagnostics, over-the-air updates, connected customer portals, data-based services, subscription models, APIs and partner integrations. You may also support early-stage innovation through proofs of concept and supplier scouting, helping Volvo Group explore new digital services and business models. Your mission will be to secure the right supplier ecosystem, commercial set-up and cross-functional collaboration to support Volvo Group’s technology roadmap, customer value and business ambitions.   Main responsibilities In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping the future of digital and software purchasing. Working across areas such as application software, cybersecurity, connected services, mobile apps, customer portals and software platforms, you'll drive strategic sourcing initiatives and create business value in a fast-moving environment. You will: Lead sourcing projects, supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contract implementation. Build strong relationships with suppliers and collaborate closely with engineering, legal, quality and other key stakeholders. Secure supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, technology, sustainability and risk.   As a trusted business partner, you'll contribute to segment strategies, market intelligence and supplier roadmaps, while challenging requirements and business models to identify smart, pragmatic solutions. You will also help strengthen our software purchasing capabilities, supporting areas such as cybersecurity, privacy, licensing, data and service-related commercial models.This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and commercial impact to complex technology and software ecosystems. Your future team You will join an energetic team at the heart of Volvo Group’s software, connectivity and digital transformation. We learn together and value people who bring ideas, take ownership and help create clarity. We work across infotainment, telematics, connected and digital services, cybersecurity and embedded software. As a diverse and collaborative group of buyers, we support each other, challenge each other, and partner closely with internal stakeholders and strategic technology partners. Curiosity, trust, humor and the ability to connect people and topics shape how we work. Who are you? We're looking for a commercially driven professional with a solid foundation in purchasing and a strong interest in software, digital services and technology. You enjoy working with stakeholders, navigating complexity and turning business needs into smart commercial solutions. What you'll bring Experience in sourcing, negotiations, contracts and supplier management. Interest in, and preferably experience from, software, SaaS, cybersecurity, IT, embedded systems or digital services. Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A business mindset with the ability to balance value, risk and compliance.A university degree in business, engineering, IT or a related field, or equivalent experience. Fluent English, written and spoken.   You are proactive, curious and comfortable taking ownership. You build trust through collaboration, communicate with confidence and enjoy solving commercial challenges in a technology-driven environment. Most importantly, you bring energy, resilience and a genuine drive to create business impact. What’s in it for you? This is an opportunity to work in one of the most exciting transformation Purchasing areas in Volvo Group. You will be close to strategic technology topics, future services, software-defined vehicles and high-impact supplier partnerships. You will develop your purchasing craft while building deeper competence in software, digital services and cybersecurity. You will work with passionate colleagues, global stakeholders and leading technology partners. Every day will give you the chance to learn, influence and contribute to solutions that help make transport safer, more sustainable and more productive. Ready for the next move? If you are a commercially minded buyer with curiosity for software and the drive to shape future transport solutions, we would like to hear from you. Chirant AC, Head of Connectivity Purchasing.   Last application: 6th of September.  We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.