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ppExide Technologies is a leading provider of advanced energy storage solutions for both automotive and industrial markets. The company designs, manufactures, and markets current and next-generation battery technologies used across a wide range of applications, serving global markets with world-class products, strong technical expertise, and value-added services under several well-established brands. /p pExide is looking for a bBuyer /bto manage the purchase of a range of services and indirect products used at the Romano di Lombardia site. Focus will be on general services, maintenance activities and CAPEX contracting, supporting other indirect spending activities and group reporting. /p ul liExecution of the daily activities and development of the sourcing strategies in the relevant commodities; /li liWork efficiently with all key stakeholders in managing routine supply issues as well as in the development and execution of the sourcing solutions. /li liEvaluate Make or Buy, Rent or Buy, Outsourcing options. /li liIdentify and drive cost reduction and efficiency improvements affecting the managed commodities. /li liManage the purchase order and contracting process ensuring timely execution of purchase orders and securing on-time delivery. /li liSupport the development of the annual purchasing budget of the managed commodities and report on the performance to budget throughout the year. /li liEnsure that supplier performance is maintained at the required levels; initiate supplier development programs or resourcing where required /li liReview the existing purchase to payables solution affecting the managed commodities and work with the affected stakeholders and suppliers to identify and implement efficiency and streamlined solutions; /li liPlay an active role in supporting pan European / cross site sourcing initiatives and reporting, working effectively with the wider purchasing team and other functions. /li liSupport the site purchasing manager, commodity managers and others in the development and execution of sourcing strategies affecting the site and provide continuous communication on implementation and compliance to supply agreements; /li liEnsure compliance with applicable ISO, Health and Safety compliance, Divisional and corporate purchasing policies and procedures. /li /ul h3Requirements: /h3 ul liUp to 5 years’ experience in mechanical/manufacturing environment as buyer, managing indirect spending preferably with experience in the general services category /li liDegree in Economics, Engineering or similar: a different education level will be taken into consideration, if combined with strong experience and/or growing potential; /li liFamiliar with MS Suite and knowledge of ERP solutions. Proactive attitude to use all available AI tools; /li liEnglish spoken and written (B1); /li liEffective communicator and good team player. /li /ul ul liExide offers joining a multinational company /li liinteresting salary package /li licompany meals service /li lihybrid work /li lipossibility to grow in an international environment (cross-country projects and roles). /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr