Our Client is a leading international Corporation operating in the and Hi-Tech sector, with international head-quarters and local Operational BU in Italy nearby Ivrea. In order to strengthen their industrial Operations and Supply Chain Departments, they are looking for a Purchasing Manager - Strategic Programs and Projects Posizione: - Coordinating all the planning and operating purchasing activities for the assigned - strategic - program and projects, coordinating with the related Executive Director, with focus on Mechanicals, Electronics and Mechatronics technologies; - Participating in defining optimal sourcing strategy for new product and services lines, cooperating closing with the Engineering, R&D and other Corporate colleagues and Departments; - Negotiate with Vendors from a total cost perspective, optimizing price, quality and service levels within stables relationship; - Developing and executing Programs' purchasing strategy at a global level; - Deploying sourcing expertise to drive supplier identification, qualification and development; - Achieving the cost savings on the assigned projects and programs; - Carrying out the strategic Purchasing Market Analysis for assigned projects and programs. Requisiti: Education and experience - Degree or Master Degree in Engineering is required; - 5/6 years of experience in Purchasing Departments of international Corporations, mostly focused on OEMs or Tier1 electro-mechanical complex components and products. Required technical skills and qualifications - Perfect knowledge of Italian and English languages. - Perfect Knowledge of Suite Office Required soft skills - Strategic vision, focused on a real modern and active role of Purchasing as adding value function within the corporate business model; - Business vision, group culture and behavior and professional clarity accountability are mandatory requirements; - Ability to work in an International Company environment, and with a global Supply Chain - Problem solving and negotiation skills.