PTailorFox, your HR Business Partner, on behalf of a global and leading group provider of mobile hydraulic and electrification products and solutions, is looking for an experienced: /ph3STRATEGIC BUYER /h3pbPosition: /b /ppYou will have the opportunity to be part of a Global Purchasing / Procurement team, responsible for operational procurement activities within local/regional sites. /ppBased in Reggio Emilia (Italy), you will serve as the main contact for suppliers and the business. /ppReporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will join international projects with colleagues from HQ and other branches in Italy, Denmark, the UK, the USA, Brazil, India, and China. /ppThe main challenge is ensuring excellent execution with attention to detail, delivering on time while meeting high quality and cost targets through continuous improvement. You will make sourcing decisions that optimize cost, quality, and delivery. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliLiaising with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement teams to forecast and supply to the business. /liliCollaborating with category and BU teams to improve processes, meet/exceed targets, and share best practices. /liliManaging supplier accountability (50% in Italy and 50% abroad), supporting corrective actions for on-time delivery, and following reimbursement activities. /liliHandling contracts and pricing, including standard purchase prices and price change reporting. /liliMaintaining procurement master data, including SAP updates. /liliCreating and maintaining Service Level Agreements and supplier tooling databases, including budget input. /liliCoordinating ramp-up/down of new projects and supplier onboarding. /liliMonitoring material availability, addressing supply and quality issues, and managing lead times and VMI activities. /li /ulh3Requisiti /h3ulliBSc/BA in Business, Technology, Project Management, or relevant; MSc/MBA is a plus. /liliMinimum 5+ years in procurement, purchasing, or operations roles. /liliProven experience in strategic supplier management. /liliExperience with hydraulic system components is preferred. /liliGlobal teamwork experience with stakeholders at all levels. /liliFluent in English and Italian (spoken and written). /liliStrong interpersonal and communication skills. /liliProficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. /liliExcellent negotiation skills. /liliResults-oriented with a proactive attitude. /liliAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and travel domestically and internationally if needed. /li /ulpbAdditional Information: /b /pulliLocation: Reggio Emilia (Italy) with domestic and international travel. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr