Purchasing Associate
Volvo Group Purchasing
2022 - 2024
Supported end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities for Volvo Group Purchasing. Managed logs, order prioritisation and portfolio tracking to help maintain parts availability. Coordinated RFQ processes and liaised with suppliers and cross-functional teams to obtain quotes, clarify specifications, and resolve queries. Performed quote analysis and cost breakdowns to identify pricing discrepancies and support buyer decision-making. Delivered supplier performance deep-dives and cost-per-kg analyses, contributed to procurement dashboards and taxonomy maintenance, and facilitated supplier integration via EDI, portal access and code management. Coordinated contract flow to assist timely execution and compliance. Gained hands-on experience with inventory tracking, vendor communications and procurement reporting in a large operations environment.
