Job Description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Metals Commodity Buyer - Service Center Buyer

This position is a career level 18P and is located in Chattanooga, TN

• Drive VW Group Global strategy and initiatives for NAR Region
• Support team to establish achieve an annual business plan to optimize the material cost of assigned parts.
• Responsible for sourcing and managin Steel Service Centers for Volkswagen Group of America.
• Support the team’s development and implementation of localization and hidden cost strategies as well as your own.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Business Plan (50%)

• Lead Business “on-top” cost reduction activities within their Commodity
• Teach new Buyers “Best Practices” Negotiation Skills
• Achieve annual business plan savings commitments as defined by Commodity Manager.

• Negotiate annual material cost savings with assigned suppliers and material groups and report on a monthly basis.
• Analyze localization and deep localization rate of assigned parts. Develop and implement strategies to increase localization and deep localization rate.
• Benchmark competitor products and specifications for cost optimization. Participate in cost reduction workshops to identify alternative materials, manufacturing processes, etc.

Forward Sourcing (35%)

• Lead the overall strategy in the region to develop Forward Sourcing Strategy for their assigned Material Groups
• Leverage current business with future business through Global Sourcing
• Implement regional and global material group strategies. Coordinate as necessary with counterparts within the VW Group.
• Create sourcing presentations with recommendations which contain supporting (e.g. Benchmark data)

Secure Production Parts (15%)

• Travel to suppliers as long as needed to monitor an part shortage situation
• Teach new Buyers how to handle part shortage situations
• Responsible for crisis management of unforeseen supply chain disruptions.

Qualification requirements

Education

Required:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in business or other relevant field of study

Desired:

• MBA degree
• Degree in supply chain management or logistics

General Skills

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason
• Problem solving – specifically high level topics
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• High level knowledge of VW Systems (EBON, Tevon, AIP, AVON, etc)
• Resource management and prioritization
• Displays professional integrity
• Demonstrates commitment to self-improvement
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
• Experience of success in conflict resolution

Specialized Skills

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and with outside vendors / suppliers
• Flexibility and professionalism in dealing with suppliers and internal customers
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
• Proven negotiation and problem solving skills

Skills

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job ID: 19117

Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416

Department: Purchasing and Procurement

Career Level: Professionals

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Unlimited

Remote Working: According to company policy

Posting Date: Dec 15, 2025

Join the New Volkswagen team.

If you aspire to be part of the mobility of the future, Volkswagen is for you. We are the ideal match for people with a passion for innovation, oriented to achieve sustainable results, and who can work in a team generating positive and collaborative work environments. Here is your next challenge.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state of-the art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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