Senior Buyer
We are looking to recruit Senior Buyer to join our team. This is a full time position based at our company headquarters in Modena, Italy..
Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-end management of the procurement process for electronic components (ICs, passive components, PCBs, modules, cables, electromechanical components)Selection, qualification, and management of suppliers (distributors and manufacturers), with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and sustainabilityNegotiation of pricing, commercial terms, framework agreements, and medium- to long-term supply contractsMonitoring of the electronic components market (lead times, shortages, obsolescence, EOL, alternative components)Collaboration with R&D and industrialization on:component selectionBOM alternativesdesign-to-cost activitiesSupport in managing supply chain issues (delays, shortages, escalations)Cost analysis (TCO) and implementation of cost-saving strategiesManagement of purchase orders, forecasting, and planning in coordination with production and logisticsMonitoring of purchasing KPIs (OTD, cost savings, vendor rating)Support for supplier audits and continuous improvement processes
RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree or technical diploma (Electronics, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent)ExperienceAt least 7–10 years of experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer in the electronics or industrial sectorDirect experience with electronic components and international supply chains
Technical SkillsExcellent knowledge of the electronic components marketAbility to read and understand BOMs and technical documentationExperience in managing Asian and European suppliersFamiliarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or equivalent)Good knowledge of obsolescence management, second sourcing, and EOL topics
Soft SkillsStrong negotiation skillsAnalytical mindset and results-oriented approachAbility to work in complex environments and under pressureExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with internal stakeholders
LanguagesFluent written and spoken English