Buyer

The Buyer leads the development and implementation of procurement strategies and activities resulting in best-in-class quality, delivery and total cost of ownership in relation to the assigned commodities. The Buyer will be responsible for RFQ/tender execution, negotiations, market analysis, strategy development, contract management as well as processing/monitoring purchasing orders. He/she will be also focused on the improvement of inventory turns while ensuring on time material availability at the manufacturing site. The resource will actively liaise with R&D, Production, Quality and Sales Teams. Position is based in Ronchi dei Legionari.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Commodities strategies definition and implementation;
• Manage relationships with suppliers in his/her scope of responsibility;
• RFQ/tender preparation, execution and analysis and contracting;
• Deploy contracts, standard terms & conditions, preferred payment terms and Incoterms in alignment with the business objectives and strategies set by Group Supply Chain;
• Ensure suppliers’ prices, lead time and other conditions are correctly entered and maintained in the ERP system;
• Achieve cost reduction and inventory turns targets;
• Manage purchasing orders and follow-up;
• Monitor inventory and ensure that stocks are kept at appropriate levels;
• Monitor and report Supplier On Time Delivery, working actively to improve the same if not in line with the targets;
• Engage with suppliers to solve quality and delivery issues;
• Investigate and suggest new supply partners along with rationalization of the supply base where appropriate.
• Contribute to improve procurement processes/tools and ensure adherence to Group policies/governance;
• Manage priorities and competing demands, effectively managing internal customer expectations;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Technical dept.) on the purchasing of specific items, new components and on the phase out of obsolete material;
• Review periodically the replenishment strategy to keep it always up to date;
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.

Accountability and Metrics

• Purchasing Cost Reduction;
• Material availability on time to respect Site production plan and customer request;
• Supplier On Time Delivery;
• Inventory Value and Inventory Turns.

Work Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field will be preferable;
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement / supply chain management:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• Solid analytical, IT and organizational skills and the ability to work in team, even cross functional;
• Results oriented and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines;
• Ability for high problem identification and problem resolution, demonstrated ability to make sound judgment and decisions;
• Incline to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally;
• A pronounced customer-centric focus, performance accountability, innovation & adaptability, positive energy, respect & teamwork and absolute integrity (winning right);
• Must be fluent in English.