PbPosition : /b /ppWe are looking for a bCategory Buyer /b for our site in Brescia (Italy) to join our Purchasing team. /pp The role consists, on the one hand, in managing the strategic brass and plastic families (raw materials and components) for our site and indirectly for other sites (around €17M), and on the other hand in supporting the Category Manager at European level in the management of cross-functional projects. /ppThis function covers sourcing activities within the assigned category, going beyond transactional purchasing to contribute to strategic objectives: cost efficiency, supplier performance, risk reduction and sustainability. You will report to the Purchasing Director for Southern Europe. /ppbr/ppbMain responsibilities : /b /pulliAnalyse spend and supplier markets. /liliDevelop long-term sourcing strategies and build supplier partnerships. /liliNegotiate multi-year contracts in complex international environments. /liliConsolidate and analyse purchasing data to identify saving opportunities and optimization of the supply base. /liliSupplier segmentation, should-costing, cost engineering and Supplier Performance Management (QLTCS). /liliMake-or-buy analyses and risk-oriented contract management. /liliSupport the Category Manager on strategy, purchasing processes and stakeholder management. /liliExecute RFPs/RFQs/tenders and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Operations). /liliUpdate supplier and item data in the ERP; verify invoices. /liliPerform TCO analysis, benchmarking, KPI tracking and present results to management. /liliAct as an interface between Purchasing and internal stakeholders; /liliManage MOQs and lead times. /liliManage around 25 suppliers, mainly international. /li /ulpbr/ppbr/ppbProfile : /b /pulliDegree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent. /lili5 to 8 years’ experience in purchasing raw materials or technical components, ideally in an industrial environment. /liliGood knowledge of non-ferrous metals markets (ideally brass) and related processes. /liliExcellent skills in negotiation, project management and cross-functional leadership. /liliStrong analytical mindset, results-oriented, proactive and strategic approach. /liliProfessional command of English and Italian; French is an asset. /liliStrategic vision and strong business sense. /liliLeadership, autonomy and ability to work in an international environment. /liliProactivity and innovative mindset in purchasing practice /li /ulpbr/ppbr/ppWe strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Our company is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment and to promoting equal opportunities for all. /p