Our client is the Italian subsidiary of a Japanese multinational group, specialized in air conditioning business. The Italian plant have 430 employees and a turnover of over 230 million euros.
For the Purchasing team, composed of eight members, we are looking for a COMMODITY BUYER.
Main responsabilities:
* Develop the purchasing budget for the assigned commodities, defining the procurement strategy;
* Scout and select new suppliers while maintaining ongoing relationships with existing ones;
* Define and manage contracts governing supplier activities, including updating purchasing price lists;
* Conductnegotiations with suppliers, establishing purchasing conditions and promoting cost-reduction initiatives;
* Providecost analysis for new products and select the most suitable suppliers based on project specifications;
* Supportand collaborate with various company departments during new product development or when solving business-related issues.
Requirements:
* Educational background in a technical or economic field;
* 2–6 years of experience in the purchasing department of metalworking manufacturing companies;
* Good knowledge of the English language;
* Willingness to travel locally for day trips to visit nearby suppliers.
Soft skills:
* Proactivity and experience managing relationships and negotiations with suppliers;
* Strong problem-solving skills;
* Excellent organizational and teamwork abilities;
* Market awareness and sensitivity to industry trends.
The company offers:
* Permanent employment contract under the CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria;
* One dayof smart working per week;
* Flexible working hours;
* Meal plan agreement with local diner.
Place of work :
Bassano del Grappa (VI).