Buyer Lighting

Volkswagen Group; Sant'Agata Bolognese; Ibrido; EUR 39.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Hybrid working model

Canteen

Relocation allowance

Car leasing and purchase options

Wellbeing and welfare programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Volkswagen Group in Sant’Agata Bolognese seeks a Buyer Lighting to lead supplier negotiations for lighting components. You will manage price negotiations, identify cost-saving opportunities, and scout for new suppliers.

The role requires a university degree in engineering and at least five years in procurement, with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills. You will work with e-procurement tools and collaborate across VW brands, contributing to budget targets and sustainable

Competenze

• Universities degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Proven competence in Lighting / Electronic Components.
• English knowledge; German a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex supply chains.

Mansioni

• Lead price negotiations and drive award decisions via worldwide Bidder’s List.
• Identify and lead cost saving ideas including supplier visits at plant.
• Scout for new suppliers and innovations with focus on economics and sustainability.
• Analyze market trends and derive acquisition strategies in lighting commodity.
• Align lighting purchasing strategy with VW brands (Porsche, Bentley, Audi).
• Involve early in projects to define optimal tech solutions and meet needs.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

English knowledge

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Procurement

Formazione

University Degree in Engineering (Management/Mechanical/Materials) or equivalent

Strumenti

E-procurement tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About The Job

Are you eager to take a new opportunity?

About The Job

Are you eager to take a new opportunity? Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic environment where to build your professional career?

Description

We are looking for a Buyer Lighting to join our headquarters at Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO), reporting hierarchically to the Head of Exteriors and Risk Management.

You will be responsible to carry out all the negotiation activities with suppliers/partners for the competent parts and to evaluate their offers in order to define contracts by taking care of yearly budget achievement.

Your Main Activities Will Be

• Leading price negotiations and mediate award decisions through a worldwide Bidder’s List
• Identifying & Leading cost Saving Ideas including supplier visits at plant
• Scouting for New Suppliers and Innovation with a deep focus on Economics and Business Sustainability
• Analysing new market trends and derive acquisition strategies in the lighting Commodity
• Being an active player in the VW Lighting Group Commodity Meeting, aligning the Lighting Purchasing Strategy with the other VW Brands (Porsche, Bentley, Audi, etc.)
• Early involvement in the Project to Define best Technology to match project Needs & Target
• Working with the latest e-procurement solutions
• Active member of cross functional teams

About You

• University Degree in in Engineering (Management/Mechanical/Materials)or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
• Proven competence in Lighting / Electronic Components
• English knowledge, German will be considered a plus
• Good negotiations skills
• Able to manage complex supply chain
• Target oriented
• Team working
• Analytical skills

What We Offer

Salary & Benefit

• Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica
• Annual gross salary starting from € 43.300. The successful candidate’s placement and final offer will be determined by their experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
• Company bonus and individual bonus (if applicable)
• Relocation allowance (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members
• Flexible hours and hybrid working model (if applicable)
• Company canteen
• Favorable car leasing and purchase conditions within the Group Brands
• Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles
• Welfare programs supporting wellbeing, personal needs, health prevention and work‑life balance
• Paid special leaves on top of national contract annual leaves (e.g. specialist visits for relatives, pets..)
• Dedicated parenthood programs and paid leaves for children enrollment

Learning & Development

• Continuous upskilling through digital and on‑site training programs
• Access to company‑supported language courses
• Structured onboarding with buddy support
• Career development paths and internal mobility opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which is why applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from anyone who feels they fit the profile we are looking for and who wants to contribute to create an increasingly inclusive culture in a diverse ecosystem.