The Buyer leads the development and implementation of procurement strategies and activities resulting in best-in-class quality, delivery and total cost of ownership in relation to the assigned commodities. The Buyer will be responsible for RFQ/tender execution, negotiations, market analysis, strategy development, contract management as well as processing/monitoring purchasing orders. He/she will be also focused on the improvement of inventory turns while ensuring on time material availability at the manufacturing site. The resource will actively liaise with R&D, Production, Quality and Sales Teams. Position is based in Ronchi dei Legionari.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Commodities strategies definition and implementation;
* Manage relationships with suppliers in his/her scope of responsibility;
* RFQ/tender preparation, execution and analysis and contracting;
* Deploy contracts, standard terms & conditions, preferred payment terms and Incoterms in alignment with the business objectives and strategies set by Group Supply Chain;
* Ensure suppliers’ prices, lead time and other conditions are correctly entered and maintained in the ERP system;
* Achieve cost reduction and inventory turns targets;
* Manage purchasing orders and follow-up;
* Monitor inventory and ensure that stocks are kept at appropriate levels;
* Monitor and report Supplier On Time Delivery, working actively to improve the same if not in line with the targets;
* Engage with suppliers to solve quality and delivery issues;
* Investigate and suggest new supply partners along with rationalization of the supply base where appropriate.
* Contribute to improve procurement processes/tools and ensure adherence to Group policies/governance;
* Manage priorities and competing demands, effectively managing internal customer expectations;
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Technical dept.) on the purchasing of specific items, new components and on the phase out of obsolete material;
* Review periodically the replenishment strategy to keep it always up to date;
* Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
Accountability and Metrics
* Purchasing Cost Reduction;
* Material availability on time to respect Site production plan and customer request;
* Supplier On Time Delivery;
* Inventory Value and Inventory Turns.
Work Experience & Education Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in relevant field will be preferable;
* Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement / supply chain management:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
* Solid analytical, IT and organizational skills and the ability to work in team, even cross functional;
* Results oriented and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines;
* Ability for high problem identification and problem resolution, demonstrated ability to make sound judgment and decisions;
* Incline to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally;
* A pronounced customer-centric focus, performance accountability, innovation & adaptability, positive energy, respect & teamwork and absolute integrity (winning right);
* Must be fluent in English.
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