Procurement Performance Engineer

As a Procurement Performance Engineer at Volvo Cars, you will support both strategic and operational procurement activities through data-driven insights, cost analysis, and supplier performance monitoring. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to enable fact-based decision-making aligned with Volvo Cars’ objectives related to cost, quality, delivery, engineering, sustainability, and risk management., * Engineer and maintain procurement dashboards, reports, and executive summaries.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and transparency across procurement systems and reporting tools.
• Support audits, compliance requirements, and internal controls related to procurement activities.
• Prepare materials for internal reviews, governance forums and management presentations.
• Track, analyze, and report KPI’s related to Direct Material, Indirect Material, and Supplier Performance Management, including reporting to Plant Business Office as needed.
• Organize and execute Performance Reviews across all departments within Procurement Americas.
• Contribute to the development, engineering, standardization, and continuous improvement of Procurement processes and analytical standards.
• Identify process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement operations.
• Support data governance and maintain accuracy across procurement systems and databases.
• Prepare clear and concise summaries and executive-ready insights for management reviews.
• Create, coordinate and follow up on training plans for new team members (SPM/DM Buyer/IDP Buyer, Program, and Cost Engineering functions).
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as requested, including coordinating and managing Global Visitor agendas.

This role is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong engineering and business acumen, including the ability to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights., * Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience.

• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, finance, engineering or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex data and insights in a clear and effective manner.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills., Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You’ll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.