OverviewRole Summary Buyer will report to the Purchasing Manager of Nidec Conversion.
He/She will lead the procurement strategy execution for the assigned commodities, to deliver the company targets in terms of cost reduction, cashflow, on-time delivery (OTD) and quality.
He/She will contribute to projects execution, working cross functionally with multiple departments (R&D;, Engineering, Production, PM and Quality Assurance) in a team environment.
He/She will develop a deep knowledge of the supply base to optimize interactions with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.Daily Tasks And Main ResponsibilitiesPurchasing materials according to required technical specifications, budget, delivery schedule and terms, negotiating with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, rebates, terms and conditions.Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures.Managing the supplier panel for the assigned commodities.Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues.Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.OTD and quality claims management, leading the related negotiations.Identifying and qualifying new suppliers together with quality and engineering specialists.Generate and maintain complete and accurate purchasing records to facilitate future business decisions.Education And Experience RequiredBachelor or master's degree in engineering or economics.At least 3 years of experience as material buyer in structured manufacturing companies.Education/Work experience abroad is a plus.Technical And Language Skills RequiredExcellent Italian and English knowledge.
A third language is a plus.Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Experience with ERP (SAP).
Knowledge of business economics and supply chain processes.Technical background with knowledge of industrial components in the supply base.Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.Good project management skills.Personal Skills RequiredAccountability.
Take ownership for your actions and results.Problem solving.
Be analytic and strive for practical, high-quality outcomes.Resilience and passion.
Be patient, tenacious and hardworking to reach goals and respond to challenges.Team play.
Build trust and contribute to a positive, stable work environment.Travel RequirementsAvailability to travel up to 20% of the time.About UsNidec Conversion is a $600M business unit of Nidec Corporation, a global company with over $18 billion in revenue, headquartered in Milan, Italy, with a footprint in more than 10 countries.
Nidec Industrial Solutions offers complete, innovative and tailored electrical systems for energy efficiency to hundreds of customers worldwide.
The group focuses on energy, steel, petrochemical, marine, industrial automation and emerging energy segments.
It designs, engineers, commissions and services complex applications with electric motors, generators, power converters and inverters, automation and software for industrial processes, and provides retrofitting of power plants and hydroelectric generators.
It also has expertise in integrated systems for production and storage of renewable energy and their integration into electricity grids, as well as infrastructure for e-mobility.Nidec is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.HYBRIDCinisello Balsamo, Italy
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