Senior Buyer - Metal & Powertrain (Automotive)

For an OEM Automotive Company, part of an international group, we are looking for a Buyer focusing on Metal & Powertrain commodities.

The person will report to the Commodity Manager and will be part of the Procurement Department.

She/He will be responsible for the complete management of material group within the Metal & Powertrain Commodity area.

As member of the Procurement Dept., she/he will be a fundamental key contributor for the achievement of the company objectives.                                                                

The candidate will be actively involved in organizing supply chains for our supplier relationships through the international networks within the Group and will work extensively on on-going and new vehicle projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading price negotiations and mediate award decisions through a worldwide Bidder’s List

Identifying & Leading cost Saving Ideas including supplier visits at plant

Scouting for New Suppliers and Innovation with a deep focus on Economics and Business Sustainability 

Analysing new market trends and derive acquisition strategies in the Metal & Powertrain Commodity.

Being an active player in the Group Commodity Meeting aligning the Purchasing Strategy to international standards

Early involvement in the Project to Define best technology to match project Needs & Target

Working with the latest e-procurement solutions

Active member of cross functional teams 

Requirements:

University degree in Engineering/Economics

3/4 years of experience in Procurement

Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus

Fluent English and Italian, German will be considered a plus

Good negotiations skills

Able to manage complex supply chain

The company offers:

Flexible working

Structured Well-Being program

Parenthood program

Specific job posting for internal employees

Access to qualified Learning paths

Development programs

Location: Sant’Agata Bolognese

Place of work

Antal International
Bologna
Italy

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Local radius

  • Casalecchio di Reno
  • San Lazzaro
  • Castel Maggiore
  • Zola Predosa
  • Progresso
  • Castenaso
  • Budrio
  • Anzola dell'Emilia
  • Ozzano dell'Emilia
  • Pianoro



Job ID: 8443373 / Ref: 993b18553c8019e55c24c60e6a549bf3

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Antal International

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