Software Expert Senior buyer

Competence & Experience

3+years of experience of SW development or purchasing in one of the following areas: Autosar platforms, Vehicle automation, Robotics, Controls and Motion Planning, VR/AR, Physics Simulations, Mapping and Localization or Sensor Fusion

Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering or similar software development curriculum

Experience with defining and negotiating license , service level and development agreements

Experience with Intellectual property rights, licensing models and license agreements

Ability to comprehend, evaluate, and compare Sw architecture, development efforts, and development tools

Academic exposure to software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)

A good understanding of data acquisition and network communication systems (CAN, CANOpen, Ethernet)

One strong Object Oriented Language (C++, C#, Python, Java, etc.) would be considered as a plus

Multi-task effectively and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Proven ability to drive and close negotiation

Excellent communication and networking skills

Self-driven and autonomous

Fully fluent in English Are you engaged in your work, professional in everything you do and prepared to go that extra mile? If yes – then the Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing (GTP) is the right place for you. GTP provides competitive advantages to the Volvo Group by selecting high performing suppliers to deliver the best possible products & services with the right quality output that add real business value for our customers.

We like to work hard, have fun and we are committed to our customers and the Volvo Group success. You will work with a high performing team aiming at world-class Purchasing – do you have what it takes?

Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Europe being the Strategic steering line for these Purchasing activities within GTP, organizes a strong collaboration within teams spread across different sites/regions. We are also the operational line responsible for Electrical & Electronics Europe business all along the purchasing process (sourcing/projects/operations/revenue service parts). The team is responsible to drive end to end Purchasing activities whilst securing QDCF-TSR (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Feature, Technology, Sustainability and Risk Management) targets.

In our fast changing world, where the Transport solutions industry is disrupted by some key society and technology trends, we are now creating the Vehicle Automation Purchasing team.

The Vehicle Automation arena is an extremely dynamic one with new players arising every day, from the traditional automotive ones to the software based start-ups. The Purchasing function needs to be on top of this game by scouting and selecting new partners worldwide, capturing innovation that will bring value to our customers and developing new ways of working both with partners and with our internal stakeholders. .

Mission

As Embedded Software Expert Senior Buyer, you are the reference in the Embedded Software area for the complete EE team, you will secure that all software negotiations outputs are maximized with providing expertise and knowledge in market and competition analysis, costing, licensing , Intellectual property rights…

In collaboration with other buyers, you are on case by case analysis, driving or supporting negotiations

You define and drive implementation of the SW segment business plan and contribute to relevant product system roadmaps.

Reporting To: Manager Automation Purchasing.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the global Embedded software network
• Coach and support other buyer involved in SW sourcing and negotiations with embedded SW development, IP, license and maintenance pricing knowledge
• Build and maintain SW cost database in collaboration with IPS IT buyers
• Lead Definition and drive implementation of Vehicle Software business plan
• Develop and maintain market players and trend knowledge
• Drive negotiations in order to continuously improve competitiveness
• Represent Purchasing in relevant x-functional forums
• Forecast cost evolution for scope of responsibility
• Monitor, identify and mitigate risks in cooperation with SQ&D, Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering and Brands teams
• Actively contribute to the team development by bringing improvement ideas, support your peers and sharing good cases and learnings

For mor information please contact with

Gustav Svärd, Manager Vehicle Electrical, +46 73 9028767 The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. We aim at being the most admired employer in the industry by attracting and engaging the best people.

Volvo Group Purchasing has 125 BSEK in Purchasing annual spend and 2,550 suppliers in serial production. Only for the truck business, 2 billion truck parts were delivered to 40 plants around the world. By scouting and working with high performing suppliers, we deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers. We support the Volvo Group’s mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions’ by applying the principles of Code of Conduct and sustainable sourcing to the purchasing processes.