SMS group S.p.A., a company of the German group SMS, a worldwide leading company for plant and machinery manufacturing in the steelmaking and non-ferrous material industry, is looking for a Strategic Buyer. Activities: - Independent search for new suppliers; - Participation in auditing and qualifying new suppliers; - Independently conducting price negotiations and drawing up globally valid supplier contracts; - Close cooperation with operational buyers in all global purchasing organizations; - Close cooperation with development and design; - Defining and implementing the material group strategy; - Continuous further development of the material groups for which you are responsible; - Contributing to the further development of material group and supplier management; - Creating a basis for decision-making, preparing data and analyses; - Developing and implementing cost reduction programs to optimize manufacturing costs; - Supporting the monitoring and reporting of our "Performance and Profitability Program". Requirements: - Degree in industrial engineering, business administration or economics; - At least 10 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing in an international industrial company, preferably in plant construction; - Target-, process - and quality-oriented way of working; - Very good technical and strategic understanding; - Strong methodological and social skills; - Confident manner, persuasiveness and strong decision-making skills; - Very good SAP and IT skills; - Fluent written and spoken English; - Willingness to travel worldwide. Location: Tarcento (UD)