Within the Purchasing Department, we are looking for a new resource for the ASTRA V.I. SpA Piacenza Site. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Define agreement with serial production suppliers and main Iveco vendors Partner using full knowledge of the supply base, competitive landscape and industry trend. Understand the negotiation content and financial aspects of the supplier. Act autonomously and effectively in guiding and managing negotiations in all aspects, producing visible results. Use the relevant tools to select suppliers, allocate business and manage the relationships with the assigned suppliers, achieving savings, quality and timing objectives. GENERAL BACKGROUND Bachelor or Master Degree in Economics / Business Administration / Accounting. At least 2+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement offices as specialist in automotive / manufacturing / machining companies. Relevant product knowledge. IT educated with strong Office Package skills. Language skills: Italian mother tongue, English professional; a third language is considered a plus. SOFT SKILLS Flexibility and team‑working orientation. Proactiveness. Strong adaptability to respect requested delivery dates. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strongly self‑motivated, determined and proactive, result driven. Willingness for continuous learning. Autonomy, decision making, flexibility and relationship building, as well as transparency, information sharing and planning.