For an important company, leader in the sector of electric motors for the household appliances sector, we are looking for a:
SENIOR BUYER
The Senior Buyer is part of the Purchasing Department within Global Supply Chain and reports to the head of Procurement & Supply Chain. He / she will play a pivotal role in support to the company's procurement strategy growing in the Function to assume the role of Purchasing Manager.
MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To manage indirect procurement, including the purchasing of goods, services, supplies, and materials needed for daily operations.
To work with a high level of autonomy of control and management of the supplier’s relationship and liaising closely with Technical Dept., Production, Finance and Sales to achieve targeted performance.
To perform a procurement role for assigned product categories, by developing effective procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely and high-quality procurement.
To manage risks and source new suppliers including validation, contractual negotiation and supply transition management.
To support project buying activities for new products.
To be responsible for the proper execution of Procurement Processes in the areas of Strategic Management and Source to contract.
To be accountable for daily monitoring performance and results.
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Technical or business university degree: Engineering or Management
Broad and proven track record of procurement experience in manufacturing companies, multinational preferential (5 plus years).
Demonstrates best cost sourcing in a technical environment.
Proven contractual negotiating skills.
Broad experience with supplier contracts and agreements, additionally project management within multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong analytical skills.
Fluent in English.
Proven ability to conduct complex, quantitative and statistical analyses complimented with qualitative inputs from multiple sources to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
Logical thinker with a good attention to detail and high level of commitment.
Proficiency with ERP systems including DRP/MRP, purchasing and inventory modules is a plus .
Proficient in use Lean tools whenever applicable and collaborating with other functions within the end-to-end supply chaiN.
Strong User capability and experience with Power BI and MS Office, specifically with Excel (advanced), Word, Access is essential.
SEDE DI LAVORO: Olgiate Comasco (CO)
