PThe Strategic Buyer is responsible both for setting and developing the strategy for a specific group or category and managing the associated suppliers. This includes overseeing the entire external supply chain from the supplier to production and actively search for optimization potential in order to reduce procurement costs, as well as ensuring that procurement processes align with the project’s needs and goals. /ppLead / coordinate negotiation of all major project purchases in commodities defined, utilizing available department resources as assigned by supervisor and working within business-unit. /ppLeads and directs the operational buyer and carries the responsibility for the level of inventory in in the commodity group / category. /ppElaboration and enforcement of supplier contracts (NDA, quality agreements, business agreements, etc.) Management of the supplier portfolio in the commodity group / category incl. supplier market analysis, benchmarks and price negotiations. /ppProject related execution of RFQs, purchase price analysis and negotiations including 'Supplier first evaluation'. /ppResponsible for achieving targets such as purchasing savings and inventory targets of the commodity group / category. /ppPerform supplier audit together with RA / QA. /ppbPerform annual risk analysis of key suppliers. /b /ppActively support the plants (Manufacturing) in finding solutions to supplier issues to enable these departments to achieve their delivery targets. /ppSupport by solving complex complaints with suppliers and delivery problems. /ppActively support RD to successfully launch new products based on existing or new suppliers. /ppbMaintain key supplier and material master data. /b /ppEnsure suppliers are prepared for production and handle deliverables including all needed system updates. /ppEnsure compliance with procurement policies and standards. /ppCreate, document and implement standards to help guide the improvement program. /ppbWork with PM to decline supplier’s operation plan. /b /ppBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related fields. /ppStrong negotiation and communication skills even in difficult situations /ppProficiency in Microsoft Office tools, ERP system SAP, Purchasing processes, negotiation strategies and data analysis. Fluent in English and able to communicate at all levels in the organization. /ppEssential in this position are a cooperative, diplomatic and flexible attitude, a good dose of ambition and enthusiasm. /ppbFlexible regarding travel /b /pp3 years of experience in managing a supplier portfolio or a technical product group in production company /ppProject management experience of international projects /ppbPrevious work experience in an international company /b /ppPrevious experience in purchasing of complex technical products such as pumps, fans, pneumatic components, etc. /ppbDepartment : Procurement /b /ppuType of work : /u full time (8.Type of contract : The personal data reported in the curriculum vitae will be processed by Steelco S.p.A., Detailed information also regarding the rights recognized by the legislation on the protection of personal data, can be found in the information notice available on the Company's website at the “Careers” page (). /p #J-18808-Ljbffr