BUYER / SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE

Tailor&Fox Srl; Spilamberto; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prestigious HR business partner is seeking an experienced Buyer/Senior Buyer in the Bologna area to manage procurement for a luxury automotive brand. The role involves leading negotiations, scouting new suppliers, and aligning procurement strategies across the organization. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and several years of experience in the automotive sector, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Competenze

• 3-4 years experience in procurement or purchase management.
• Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus.
• Ability to deliver under pressure and work cross-functionally.

Mansioni

• Lead price negotiations through a worldwide Bidder’s List.
• Identify and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Scout new suppliers focusing on economics and sustainability.
• Analyze market trends to derive acquisition strategies.
• Align purchasing strategy with other brands in the Group Commodity meeting.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Team working attitude

Target-oriented approach

Business fluency in English

Formazione

University degree in Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Tailor&Fox – your HR Business Partner - On behalf of our Client, a prestigious luxury automotive company based in the "Motor Valley" in the Bologna area, we are searching for :

BUYER / SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE

You will report to the Commodity Manager in the Procurement Area and be responsible for the complete management of the material group within different commodities: Metal / Powertrain / Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Leading price negotiations and mediating 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 deriving acquisition strategies;
• Being an active player in the Group Commodity Meeting aligning the Purchasing Strategy with the other brands;
• Early involvement in the project to define the best technology to match project needs & targets;
• Working with the latest e-procurement solutions;
• Active member of cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering;
• At least 3-4 years experience;
• Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Business fluency in English;
• Target-oriented approach;
• Team working attitude;
• Analytical skills;
• Ability to deliver under pressure;
• Willingness to work cross-functionally.

Place of Work : Bologna area