Tailor&Fox – your HR Business Partner - On behalf of our Client, a prestigious luxury automotive company based in the "Motor Valley", in the Bologna area, we are searching for :
BUYER / SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE
You will report to the Commodity Manager in the Procurement Area and be responsible for the complete management of the material group within different commodities : Metal / Powertrain / Electronics
Your responsibilities will focus on :
* Leading price negotiations and mediating award decisions through a worldwide Bidder’s List;
* Identifying & Leading cost Saving Ideas including supplier visits at plant;
* Scouting for new suppliers and Innovation with a deep focus on Economics and Business Sustainability;
* Analysing new market trends and deriving acquisition strategies;
* Being an active player in the Group Commodity Meeting aligning the Purchasing Strategy with the other Brands;
* Early involvement in the Project to Define the best technology to match project Needs & Targets;
* Working with the latest e-procurement solutions;
* Active member of cross-functional teams.
In order to meet these targets, you will need :
* University Degree in Engineering;
* At least 3-4 years experience;
* Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus;
* Good negotiations skills;
* Business fluency in English;
* Target-oriented approach;
* Team working attitude;
* Analytical skills;
* Ability to deliver under pressure;
* Willingness to work cross-functionally.
Place of Work : Bologna area
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