Advanced Buyer

Dana Canada Corp.; Arco; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive supplier in Italy is seeking an experienced Purchasing Project Manager to oversee successful product launches and manage sourcing processes. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Management Engineering and possess strong skills in project management, problem-solving, and negotiation. Join a global team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Competenze

• Previous experience in Automotive, Industrial, Agriculture, Mechanic Companies as Advanced Purchasing, Purchasing Project Manager, Purchasing Development Specialist, Project Buyer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Lead Engineer.

Mansioni

• Assume responsibility for successful product launch for new projects.
• Support New projects Bid Phase with time plan and cost analysis.
• Collect, consolidate and distribute clear sourcing requirements.
• Identify project risks and establish suitable contingency plans.
• Prepare and present project sourcing plan.
• Secure sourcing process execution and coordinate stakeholders.
• Challenge Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturing.
• Monitor and secure parts procurement.
• Drive cost improvements initiatives.

Conoscenze

Production processes competences

Project Management

Problem Solving

Team Working

Leadership

Negotiation

Formazione

University master degree - Mechanical/Aerospace/Electronic/Management Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Position Summary

Main Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for successful product launch for new projects granting overall scope, requirements, timing, budget and stakeholders satisfaction.
• Support New projects Bid Phase: time plan definition and cost analysis within purchasing organization.
• Collect, consolidate and distribute clear sourcing requirements.
• Identify project risks, highlight them and establish suitable contingency plans.
• Prepare and present project sourcing plan.
• Secure sourcing process execution involving and coordinating relevant stakeholders.
• Challenge Design to Cost and Design for Manufacturing to grant budget respect and stable processes.
• Monitor and secure parts procurement on spec, on time and on cost.
• Drive VA/VE events/workshop to generate cost improvements initiatives.

Job Position Requirements

Education: University master degree - Mechanical/Aerospace/Electronic/Management Engineering

Professional background

Previous experience in Automotive, Industrial, Agriculture, Mechanic Companies as Advanced Purchasing, Purchasing Project Manager, Purchasing Development Specialist, Project Buyer, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Lead Engineer.

• Production processes competences
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Team Working
• Leadership
• Negotiation

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