- [27/04/2025] Buyer

Buscojobs; Emilia-Romagna; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional for their Purchasing Department. This role involves negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships to ensure quality and savings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement, particularly in the automotive sector, and possess excellent negotiation and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and proactivity, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of operations. If you are self-motivated and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Competenze

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement in automotive or manufacturing.
• Strong IT proficiency with Office Package skills.

Mansioni

• Manage supplier negotiations and relationships to achieve savings and quality.
• Define agreements with production suppliers using market knowledge.

Conoscenze

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Formazione

Bachelor or Master Degree in Economics

Business Administration Degree

Accounting Degree

Strumenti

Office Package

Descrizione del lavoro

The Iveco Defence Vehicles & Astra Business Unit, part of the Iveco Group, a global leader in the automotive sector, employs around 35,000 people and is present worldwide with 29 plants and 31 R&D centres. Founded in 1946, ASTRA offers one of the most diverse ranges of heavy-duty vehicles for the mining and construction industries worldwide. It designs and builds robust, reliable, and versatile vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles for heavy off-road applications with a Total Ground Mass of more than 60 tonnes. Our long experience and comprehensive civil and military range make us the ideal partner for technical advice, specialised service, optimised maintenance costs, and maximum durability.

Within the Purchasing Department, we are looking for a new resource for the ASTRA V.I. SpA Piacenza Site.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Define agreement with serial production suppliers and main Iveco vendors using full knowledge of the supply base, competitive landscape, and industry trends.
2. Understand the contents of negotiations and financial aspects of the supplier relationships.
3. Be autonomous and effective in guiding and managing negotiations, producing visible results.
4. Use relevant tools to select suppliers, allocate business, and manage relationships with assigned suppliers, achieving objectives of savings, quality, and timing.

GENERAL BACKGROUND

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting.
• At least 2+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement offices, preferably in automotive, manufacturing, or machining companies.
• Relevant product knowledge.
• IT proficiency with strong Office Package skills.
• Language skills: Italian (mother tongue), English (professional), third language is a plus.

SOFT SKILLS

• Flexibility and team-working orientation.
• Proactiveness and adaptability to meet delivery deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, determined, proactive, and result-driven.
• Willingness to learn continuously.

Additional qualities include autonomy, decision-making ability, flexibility, relationship management, transparency, information sharing, and planning skills.