BUYER / SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE

Tailor&Fox Srl; Zola Predosa; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A luxury automotive company based in the Bologna area is searching for a Buyer/Senior Buyer to manage procurement for diverse commodities including Interior and Powertrain. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, 3-4 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and business fluency in English. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally and lead cost-saving initiatives.

Competenze

• 3-4 years experience in procurement or a related field.
• Experience in the automotive sector is a plus.
• Ability to deliver under pressure.

Mansioni

• Lead price negotiations and mediate award decisions.
• Identify and lead cost-saving ideas, including supplier visits.
• Scout for new suppliers focusing on business sustainability.

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 : Interior (senior buyer) / Powertrain / Electronics (buyer)

Your responsibilities will focus on :

• 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.

In order to meet these targets, you will need :

• University Degree in Engineering;
• At least 3-4 years experience;
• Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus;
• Good negotiations 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