Communications Specialist

Are you a curious changemaker who thrives in a fast-paced, global, and complex environment? Does the opportunity to make an impact excite you, and are you looking for a career where you grow and learn every day? At Volvo Group Purchasing we shape the world we want to live in, by leveraging our ecosystem of supply network partners to drive prosperity.Innovation, sustainability, diversity, competitiveness, resiliency, new business models, and digitalization are all key drivers in how we select partners, partners that have the same value-based and people-centric view of the world as we do here at Volvo Group. Together, we deliver a high level of business value to our customers and the Volvo Group organization.We are now looking for a candidate to join our dynamic and result-oriented team and take on the role as Communications Specialist for Volvo Group Purchasing. This is a temporary position for 14 months to support during a parental leave.In this position you will be part of the Communications and Responsible Purchasing team and manage the planning and execution of our communications agenda.In your communications role, you translate our global business needs, plans, decisions and strategies into clear, inspiring, engaging, and result driving communications that add value. You create and execute on communication plans activities and events, both company internal to employees and stakeholders and external to supply partners and industry associations.This position will be based in Lyon, France.Main responsibilities include:Interpret and effectively communicate business decisions and strategies to ensure employee understanding and engagement.Manage the development and implementation of the communications calendar across all channels to drive business needs and strategic objectives.Develop content for social media, blogs, video scripts, internal and external websites, presentations, and brochures.Provide project management for major communications efforts, such as business plan communications, town halls, info sessions, supply partner events, core value communications and crisis communications, including communications coaching and advise.Support site Lyon with various local communication initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr