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Job Description
- Req#: 70818
- Preferred Major/s: Business, Supply Chain
- Level of education: Some college
- Adjusts behavior style to match the demands of the situation.
- Listens to others; respects their differences.
- Ability to interact cross-functionally and to act in a multi-cultural environment .
- Ability to work cooperatively in team environment.
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize own work and to manage multiple tasks.
- Positive mind-set and pro-active attitude, must be a self-starter.
- Well-organized working methods and ability to report in a structured and concise format.
- Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow & be challenged using both formal & informal development channels.
- Builds trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Are you a student interested in the mobility of the future and curious about life at Volvo Cars? Then our summer internship can be something for you!
Each year, Volvo Cars welcome students as Summer Interns to our site. As a Summer Intern at Volvo Cars you can work in production, in one of our storages or at the office. Spending a few weeks in our team is a great way for you to get an insight to what life at Volvo Cars can be like and gives you a basic understanding of our operations. It also provides you with a strong network in our organization, which can be of value in your future career. The number of Summer intern positions and work areas varies from year to year.
Indirect Procurement Intern
Program Summary :
About the program:
The Student Internship Program at Volvo Cars in Charleston is designed to introduce students to the fast paced, high tech, and ever changing industry of automotive manufacturing. In this program students will receive direct hands on learning experiences and a deeper understanding of lean principles and lean manufacturing processes.
We offer paid full-time work and a safe learning environment, for our interns to practice applying the knowledge gained in the classroom in a professional environment.
More about us:
The factory in South Carolina is currently responsible for assembling the Volvo S60, mid-sized sedan. The American-built S60s are exported around the world through the Port of Charleston. Our plant employs nearly 1300 employees and sits on 1,600 acres of land in Ridgeville South Carolina, just a short drive from Charleston.
Department Summary :
Indirect Procurement (IDP) is a global organisation with highly skilled and motivated employees located in the USA, Sweden, Belgium, China, Malaysia, and India. We are responsible for the procurement of Non-Production Material such as: Professional Services, Information Technology, Marketing, Facilities Management, Logistics, and Machinery & Tooling within Volvo Car Group. We are responsible for development of supplier collaboration together with internal stakeholders in order to reach Volvo Cars' cost, quality and environmental requirements. We are a diverse team of 17 working in a dynamic environment where we transform the supply chain at Volvo Cars USA LLC.
Educational Preferences:
Competencies/Requirements :
*The internship will start in June 3rd and last approximately 8-10 weeks.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Content for Internal Job Posting Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.
By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, with 50 per cent being electric cars and sold directly to customers mainly through digital channels. Join us on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future.
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The company manufactures and markets sport utility vehicles, station wagons, hatchbacks, sedans and compact executive sedans.