PpThe 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. /p h3Task Responsabilities /h3 ul liLead/coordinate negotiation of all major project purchases in commodities defined, utilizing available department resources as assigned by supervisor and working within business‑unit. /li liLeads and directs the operational buyer and carries the responsibility for the level of inventory in in the commodity group/category. /li liElaboration and enforcement of supplier contracts (NDA, quality agreements, business agreements, etc.) in the international environment with service and development partners. /li liManagement of the supplier portfolio in the commodity group/category incl. supplier market analysis, benchmarks and price negotiations. /li liProject related execution of RFQs, purchase price analysis and negotiations including ‘Supplier first evaluation’. /li liResponsible for achieving targets such as purchasing savings and inventory targets of the commodity group/category. /li liPerform supplier audit together with RA/QA. /li liCreate monthly key performance indicators (KPI), evaluate and derive measures. /li liPerform annual risk analysis of key suppliers. /li liActively support the plants (Manufacturing) in finding solutions to supplier issues to enable these departments to achieve their delivery targets. /li liSupport by solving complex complaints with suppliers and delivery problems. /li liActively support RD to successfully launch new products based on existing or new suppliers. /li liMaintain key supplier and material master data. /li liStrive for internal process improvements and best practices. /li liEnsure suppliers are prepared for production and handle deliverables including all needed system updates. /li liEnsure compliance with procurement policies and standards. /li liCreate, document and implement standards to help guide the improvement program. /li liWork with PM to decline supplier’s operation plan. /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related fields. /li liStrong negotiation and communication skills even in difficult situations. /li liProficiency 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. /li liProblem solving, proactive, energetic and good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to multi‑task are abilities needed to do the job properly. /li liEssential in this position are a cooperative, diplomatic and flexible attitude, a good dose of ambition and enthusiasm. /li liFlexible regarding travel. /li /ul h3Experience Background /h3 ul li3 years of experience in managing a supplier portfolio or a technical product group in production company. /li liProject management experience of international projects. /li liPrevious work experience in an international company. /li liPrevious experience in purchasing of complex technical products such as pumps, fans, pneumatic components, etc. /li /ul pbDepartment /b: Procurement /p pbType of work /b: full time (8.00 – 17.00) /p pbType of contract /b: Permanent /p pOnly applications with attached CVs will be evaluated. /p pbInformation pursuant to the New EU Regulation No. 679/2016. /b /p pThe personal data reported in the curriculum vitae will be processed by Steelco S.p.A., with registered office in Riese Pio X - TV, Via Balegante 27 (“Company”), for the selection related to this position or other similar ones. 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 h3Seniority level /h3 ul liAssociate /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ul liFull‑time /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ul liSupply Chain /li /ul h3Industries /h3 ul liMachinery Manufacturing /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr