Edge, Division of Eurosearch Consultants, on behalf of an important Italian company operating in the manufacturing of automotive components, is searching for a: COMMODITY MANAGER CASTING Posizione: Reporting directly to the Procurement & Supply Chain Director, the Commodity Manager Casting will take hieratically responsibility for a team (3 people) and functionally for all the local buyers, will be responsible for Global Sourcing Strategies for assigned commodities and will be responsible for: Main skills and responsibilities: - Leading supplier selection and development activities to ensure an optimal supply base; - Working closely with cross functional teams, provide advice and guidance in sourcing/buying related assignments, processes and strategies; - Providing guidance on approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affecting business organization; - Managing claims and negotiations of contracts, terms and conditions; - Coordinating Corporate Buyers; - Coordinating worldwide Scouting activities; - Developing local & corporate Human capital and Talents; - Defining engagement Rules with local purchasing team; - Being the Key Account Manager for corporate suppliers; - Supervising Contracts for corporate suppliers and local Contract development; - Developing Break-Down Costs analysis together with Strategic Purchasing Manager; - Presenting Global purchasing dpt Results as sum of local ones; - Managing in partnership with the Purchasing Manager system data and figures for his/her commodity; - Managing corporate suppliers and supporting local ones in terms of bonus, raw material variation, ect; Requisiti: Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Engineering, Business Management); - At least 10 years' experience and above in procurement & sourcing of technical commodities, preferred in a manufacturing environment; - Full knowledge of foundry processes; - Leadership skills and previous experience in personnel management or project management; - English fluent, other language is a plus; - Cost analysis and methodic approach; - Analytical thinking and an innovation mindset with problem-solving aptitude; - Excellent organizational and time management skills. Altre informazioni: Workplace: Province of Padova REF: CMC/NA Edge (Division of Eurosearch Consultants), in charge of the recruiting process, guarantees maximum confidentiality and equal employment opportunity to both genders (L. 903/77).