Commodity Buyer

Bonfiglioli; Castel Maggiore; Remote; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonfiglioli in Castel Maggiore, Italy, is seeking a Commodity Buyer - Electronic Components to plan, source, negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships for electronic parts across the group.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in purchasing, strong negotiation and English skills, and experience with supplier management and cost-saving initiatives. Knowledge of SAP or Excel is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing or a similar role.
• Experience in supplier management and procurement activities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Define sourcing strategies based on global market analysis.
• Negotiate contracts and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier capacity and allocations against demand.
• Drive RFQ processes from scoping to onboarding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on purchasing strategies.
• Maintain cost monitoring and market trends to mitigate volatility.
• Support continuity of supply and risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Quotations analysis

Cost saving

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy.

Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide in 20 countries and 18 production facilities, with a wide network comprising 550 distributors and over 5.000 employees.

Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers behind our growth as a company and team.

We are looking for a Commodity Buyer - Electronic Components to join our Team based in Castel Maggiore (BO).

MISSION

The Buyer for Electronic Components is responsible for planning, selecting, and buying electronic components, and for negotiating contracts with global suppliers in the electronics market. They manage the assigned electronic commodities to achieve cost, lead time, component availability, and new project development targets, contributing to the growth and rationalization of the supply base and to risk mitigation. They support the Purchasing Manager in executing procurement strategies and collaborate with Supplier Quality, R&D, Operations, Planning, and Project Management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing & Strategic Commodity Management:

• Ensure the sourcing of new components for the assigned electronic commodities, defining sourcing strategies based on in-depth global market analysis.
• Identify new supply opportunities, monitor global allocations, and promote innovation from suppliers and authorized distributors.
• Contribute to the development of the supplier list, analyzing national and international markets to find more favorable supply opportunities.
• Support the definition of commodity strategies to optimize the supply base in terms of quality, efficiency, and technology state of the art.
• Negotiate contracts and supply agreements with suppliers to obtain the best conditions.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality, R&D, Operations, and Project Management to align on purchasing strategies, price updates, and new product introduction.
• Manage the relationship with the multi-functional team of specialists (e.g., supplier quality and local procurement specialists) and communicate with Sales and Production Managers about their requirements.
• Collect the total costs for the assigned global commodities, be responsible for the assigned budget, and monitor the implementation of purchasing strategies.
• Drive the RFQ process from initial scoping and market analysis to final system assignment and onboarding.
• Control and supervise the prices of materials and components from suppliers, monitoring price trends and defining back-up plans to mitigate potential cost increases or market volatility.

Supplier Capacity Management:

• Monitor suppliers' capacity and component allocations against demand, anticipating potential constraints and defining back-up plans.

Supply Chain Continuity & Performance:

• Act as the main escalation point for complex supplier issues that could impact production, ensuring supply continuity.
• Support Material Planner and Sales & Operations to ensure a stable supply of required materials, and communicate any supplier issue that could put production continuity at risk.
• Monitor supplier performance through a specific Scorecard rating.
• Develop the supply base in terms of operational KPIs (OTD and service level to the production plants).

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within Purchasing.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components is considered a plus.
• Experience in supplier management and procurement activities.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse quotations, compare offers and support cost‑saving initiatives.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of SAP is considered a plus.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

The annual compensation range for this position is €38,000 - €48,000, with additional benefits.

This compensation range has been determined based on objective and gender‑neutral criteria, including the scope of the role, required skills, relevant professional experience, qualifications, and level of responsibility.

Additional information regarding compensation, benefits, and career progression criteria will be provided during the recruitment process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without any discrimination.