Strategic Buyer Direct Materials

ph3The Client: /h3pOur Client is a large international industrial player (undisclosed), in the North of Italy. /p pWithin the company, Procurement represents a Strategic Global Function under the leadership of the Group CPO, who is successfully driving a relevant transformation and value generation journey. /p pThe Procurement function has been progressively shaped to be a “best in class” contributor to this journey, with a solid governance, a clear strategy, and distinctive skills to support continued company growth and future acquisitions. /p pIn this context, a new bStrategic Buyer /b is now needed: an A-player, who can bring across fresh energies and skills to strengthen the Indirect Procurement team even further. /p h3The Role: /h3 pThe bStrategic Buyer /bwill report to the Global Commodity Manager Direct Materials and will take responsibility for the Direct Materials Category. /p pHe/she will be in charge of b1) /b implementing and optimizing commodity strategy, b2) /b contributing to initiate breakthrough Commodity Programs and Policies across the supply base, to ensure optimum TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), on top of quality, delivery, sustainability, and innovation, and, last but not least, b3) /b play ba key role in the transformation of a Procurement team /b with the ambition to be the Best in Class. /p h3Position – Specific Responsibilities: /h3 ul libContribute to manage the procurement of the commodity at Group Level /b, supporting the commodity strategy deployment with a specific focus in the sourcing execution. /li libFoster long-term partnerships with suppliers /b, acting as their focal point for supplier visits, business reviews, negotiations, and quality management. /li liMaintain effective relationships and communication with internal key stakeholders in all functions. /li libPrepare and conduct negotiations /b with suppliers regarding commercial terms, payment conditions and delivery terms in collaboration with the Global Commodity Manager. /li liPrepare and analyse performance, risk, and sustainability reports for business meetings. /li libConduct comparative analysis about supplier’s capabilities /b and cost drivers to gain insights and improve spending efficiency and effectiveness. /li liSupport the execution and tracking of innovation and sustainability projects in line with our business and ESG targets. /li /ul h3Requirements and Key skills include: /h3 ul liDegree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience. /li liAbout b3-5 years of experience /bin a similar role within an industrial setting, ideally within complex multinational organizations recognized as best in class /li liPassion and interest for the Procurement area. /li liNegotiation and cost-benefit analysis skills. /li liEntrepreneurial spirit, analytical approach, project management skills. /liliDrive and initiative, high energy and ability to adapt to changing environments. /li liEagerness to work in a team and to cooperate across departments in an international environment. /li liExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). /li liFull proficiency in spoken and written Italian and English. /li /ul pbThe role will be located in North of Italy. /b /p pMarketing Marketing /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr