Ph3ROLE SUMMARY /h3 pBuyer 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 term of cost reduction, cashflow, OTD and quality. He/She will contribute to projects execution, working cross functionally with multiple departments (RD, Engineering, Production, PM and Quality Assurance) in a team environment. He/She will develop a deep knowledge of the supply base to optimize the interactions with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. /p h3DAILY TASKS AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liPurchasing materials according to required technical specifications, budget, delivery schedule and terms, negotiating with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, rebate, terms and conditions. /li liInitiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures. /li liManaging the supplier panel for the assigned commodities. /li liOverseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues. /li liAligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price. /li liOTD and Quality Claims managing, leading the related negotiations. /li liIdentifying and qualifying new suppliers together with quality and engineering specialists. /li liGenerate and maintain complete and accurate purchasing records to facilitate future business decisions. /li /ul h3EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED /h3 ul liBachelor/master’s degree in engineering or economics. /li liAt least 3 years of experience as material buyer in structured manufacturing companies. /li liEducation/Work experience abroad is a plus. /li /ul h3TECHNICAL and LENGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED /h3 pExcellent Italian and English knowledge. A third language is a plus. /p ul liProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. /li liExperience with ERP (SAP). /li liKnowledge of business economics and supply chain processes. /li liTechnical background with supply base knowledge of industrial components. /li liAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings. /li liGood project management skills. /li /ul h3PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED /h3 ul liAccountability. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes. /li liProblem solving. Be analytic. Befrugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality. /li liResilience and passion in what you do. Patience, tenacity and hard work allow you to reach your goals and positively respond to challenges. Never give up. /li liTeam Play. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable. /li /ul h3TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS /h3 pAvailability to travel up to 20% of the time. /p h3About Us /h3 pNidec Conversion is a $600M Business Unit of Nidec Corporation, a $18 Billion+ global company, headquartered in Milan (Italy) and footprint in more than 10 countries. Nidec Industrial Solutions offers complete, innovative and tailored electrical systems for energy efficiency to hundreds of customers worldwide. Its target markets are traditional and renewable energy, steel, petrochemical, marine, industrial automation and emerging segments in energy field. The global organization specializes in designing, engineering, commissioning and service complex applications with electric motors and generators, electronic power converters and inverters, automation and software for industrial processes, complete electric solutions, retrofitting of power plants and hydroelectric generators. In addition, the group has strong know-how in the field of integrated systems for the production and storage of electrical energy from renewable sources and their integration into electricity grids, as well as in the design and implementation of infrastructures for e-mobility. /p pNidec 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. /p pHYBRID /p pCinisello Balsamo, Italy /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr