PstrongemJOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS /em /strong /ppbr / /ppBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. /p p What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. /p pLearn more about this role and how you can beginem driving your career forward! /em /ppbr / /ppstrongPosition Summary /strong /ppWe#39;re looking for a strongSenior Buyer Industrial /strong in strongReggio Emilia /strong Location /ppReporting to the Local Purchasing Manager, this position leads all strategic and operational procurement activities for the assigned commodities. He/She leverages purchasing strategies to maximize results and synergies across the supply base, ensuring effective and professional sourcing of products /p pstrongMain Responsibilites /strong /ppbr / /ppbr / /ppThe Senior Buyer Industrial is responsible for leading and supporting all purchasing activities across multiple material categories, with a primary focus on forgings, castings, and machined forgings/castings within the gearbox and components scope. The role contributes to the definition and deployment of commodity strategies for the assigned suppliers and sub‑categories, ensuring alignment with technical, quality, and commercial requirements. He/She ensures the achievement of the required quality, delivery performance, cost efficiency, technical features, sustainability standards, and risk management. In addition to operational procurement responsibilities, the position oversees global sourcing activities, following established processes and delivering results at consolidated commodity level. He/She leads negotiations and agreement finalization, securing competitive and sustainable purchasing conditions across all assigned material categories. /ppbr / /ppstrongMain opportunities and challenges: /strong /ppbr / /pulliMember of Crossfunctional Team /liliMarket research for special machining process /liliMultiple Commodities to be covered /liliObtaining quotes in accordance with predefined quality criteria and company standards; benchmarking quotes; processing and concluding contracts /liliInitiating procurement processes, taking costs into account /liliPreparing and conducting negotiations /liliPlacing orders /liliConducting price comparisons to optimize the procurement situation /liliPreparing documents for annual/price agreements /liliPreparing consignment stock agreements, conducting month-end closing audits, implementing and monitoring credit note procedures, and reducing costs /liliPreparing, negotiating, and implementing make-or-buy decisions in collaboration with the relevant departments /liliSupporting the purchasing management in team leadership /liliDeveloping and implementing efficient procurement and negotiation strategies /liliOptimizing purchasing processes to increase added value /liliMarket monitoring and proactive adaptation of purchasing strategies /liliSupplier management: establishing and developing strategic business partners; consolidating purchasing volumes and reducing the number of suppliers; serving as a liaison between departments and suppliers Resolution of discrepancies /liliCross-functional teamwork with locations in Essen, Bad Homburg, and Reggio Emilia /li /ulpbr / /ppbr / /ppbr / /ppbr / /pp strongJob position requirements /strong /ppstrongEducation: /strongUniversity bachelor degree Mechanical Eng., Management Eng. or Economics /ppbr / /ppstrongProfessional background /strong /pulliSuccessfully completed vocational training as an industrial clerk and additional training as a business administrator, or comparable training or a completed degree in business administration or a comparable degree /liliMore than 3 years of professional experience in purchasing (preferred in industrial multinational environment) /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongHard skills /strong /ppEssential: /pulliTechnical knowledge, understanding of industrial manufacturing processes /liliContract Management /liliCommercial - Financial / Cost Management and Negotiation Skills /liliQuality Fundamentals Management /liliProficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantage /liliExcellent written and spoken German and English skills /liliLanguages: Italian / German / English /liliUnderstanding of market trends and sound judgment /liliProven project management and leadership skills /liliAvailability to travel domestically and internationally, according to business needs /li /ulpbr / /ppConsidered as a plus: /pulliExperience dealing with Asia Pacific vendor base /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongSoft skills /strong /pulliStructured and precise work style, high level of comprehension, and strong commitment /liliAbility to maintain high performance under pressure, with strong adaptability and resilience /liliHigh motivation, teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently /liliStrong negotiation skills and networking abilities /liliExcellent communication skills and a strong work ethic /li /ulpbr / /ppbr / /ppAllison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. /p pbr / /pp“If you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with you profile" /p