Category Buyer

Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control; Lazio; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading industrial company in Italy is seeking a Category Buyer to manage strategic sourcing of raw materials and components. You will negotiate multi-year contracts and develop long-term supplier partnerships while supporting cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in purchasing, is fluent in English and Italian, and possesses strong negotiation and project management skills.

Competenze

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in purchasing raw materials or technical components, ideally in an industrial environment.
• Good knowledge of non-ferrous metals markets (ideally brass) and related processes.
• Professional command of English and Italian; French is an asset.

Mansioni

• Analyse spend and supplier markets.
• Develop long‑term sourcing strategies and build supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate multi‑year contracts in complex international environments.
• Execute RFPs / RFQs / tenders and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Formazione

Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Position

We are looking for a Category Buyer for our site in Brescia (Italy) to join our Purchasing team.

The role consists, on the one hand, in managing the strategic brass and plastic families (raw materials and components) for our site and indirectly for other sites (around €17M), and on the other hand in supporting the Category Manager at European level in the management of cross‑functional projects.

This function covers sourcing activities within the assigned category, going beyond transactional purchasing to contribute to strategic objectives: cost efficiency, supplier performance, risk reduction and sustainability. You will report to the Purchasing Director for Southern Europe.

Main responsibilities

• Analyse spend and supplier markets.
• Develop long‑term sourcing strategies and build supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate multi‑year contracts in complex international environments.
• Consolidate and analyse purchasing data to identify saving opportunities and optimisation of the supply base.
• Supplier segmentation, should‑costing, cost engineering and Supplier Performance Management (QLTCS).
• Make‑or‑buy analyses and risk‑oriented contract management.
• Support the Category Manager on strategy, purchasing processes and stakeholder management.
• Execute RFPs / RFQs / tenders and collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Legal, Finance, Operations).
• Update supplier and item data in the ERP; verify invoices.
• Perform TCO analysis, benchmarking, KPI tracking and present results to management.
• Act as an interface between Purchasing and internal stakeholders.
• Manage MOQs and lead times.
• Manage around 25 suppliers, mainly international.

Profile

• Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in purchasing raw materials or technical components, ideally in an industrial environment.
• Good knowledge of non‑ferrous metals markets (ideally brass) and related processes.
• Excellent skills in negotiation, project management and cross‑functional leadership.
• Strong analytical mindset, results‑oriented, proactive and strategic approach.
• Professional command of English and Italian; French is an asset.
• Strategic vision and strong business sense.
• Leadership, autonomy and ability to work in an international environment.
• Proactivity and innovative mindset in purchasing practice.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Our company is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment and to promoting equal opportunities for all.