Ph3Overview /h3 pGlobal Category Manager Professional Services at Datalogic. This position will be a key member of the Global Indirect Materials Purchasing Team. You will shape the future of Datalogic’s success by ensuring optimal purchasing decisions in the area of Professional Services and lead strategic cooperation with Datalogic’s functions such as Finance, Sales, Service, Marketing, HR and Legal. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liCreates and implements sourcing strategy to maximize cost reduction, quality and delivery performance according to business needs. /li liEstablishes and implements procedures for purchasing goods and services. /li liLeads the team to ensure commercial negotiation of contracts with suppliers. /li liManages relationship with both internal customers and suppliers. /li liEnsures accuracy in reporting of savings and cost avoidances. /li liPrepares annual budget with engagement of respective functions and departments. /li liProposes improvements of processes and tools. /li liMonitors market trends, communicates risks and opportunities. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 pbEducation: /b Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or other related fields. /p pbLanguages: /b Italian, English fluent. /p pbExperience: /b 5 years of experience in Purchasing and at least 3 years in leadership positions. /p h3Other information /h3 ul liStrong Negotiation Skills /li liResults Orientation and Customer Focus /li liInterpersonal Characteristics: Open, communicative, give and take dialogue, seeks input from others, but not dependent on getting a consensus. /li /ul h3Job Details /h3 ul liSeniority level: Mid-Senior level /li liEmployment type: Contract /li liJob function: Project Management and Information Technology /li liIndustries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing /li /ul pReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Datalogic. /p pLocation: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Valsamoggia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; Greater Bologna Metropolitan Area; Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. 6 days ago in Bologna; 2 months ago in Valsamoggia; 2 weeks ago in Bologna; 9 hours ago in Modena, etc. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr