Tailor&Fox, your HR Business Partner, on behalf of a global and leading group provider of mobile hydraulic and electrification products and solutions, is looking for an experienced:
STRATEGIC BUYER
Position:
You will have the opportunity to be part of a Global Purchasing / Procurement team, responsible for operational procurement activities within local/regional sites.
Based in Reggio Emilia (Italy), you will serve as the main contact for suppliers and the business.
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will join international projects with colleagues from HQ and other branches in Italy, Denmark, the UK, the USA, Brazil, India, and China.
The main challenge is ensuring excellent execution with attention to detail, delivering on time while meeting high quality and cost targets through continuous improvement. You will make sourcing decisions that optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Liaising with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams to forecast and supply to the business.
* Collaborating with category and BU teams to improve processes, meet/exceed targets, and share best practices.
* Managing supplier accountability (50% in Italy and 50% abroad), supporting corrective actions for on-time delivery, and following reimbursement activities.
* Handling contracts and pricing, including standard purchase prices and price change reporting.
* Maintaining procurement master data, including SAP updates.
* Creating and maintaining Service Level Agreements and supplier tooling databases, including budget input.
* Coordinating ramp-up/down of new projects and supplier onboarding.
* Monitoring material availability, addressing supply and quality issues, and managing lead times and VMI activities.
Requisiti
* BSc/BA in Business, Technology, Project Management, or relevant; MSc/MBA is a plus.
* Minimum 5+ years in procurement, purchasing, or operations roles.
* Proven experience in strategic supplier management.
* Experience with hydraulic system components is preferred.
* Global teamwork experience with stakeholders at all levels.
* Fluent in English and Italian (spoken and written).
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* Results-oriented with a proactive attitude.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and travel domestically and internationally if needed.
Additional Information:
* Location: Reggio Emilia (Italy) with domestic and international travel.
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