Commodity Buyer (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group; Italia; In loco; EUR 31.500 - 38.500; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Commodity Buyer to drive cross-location product group orientations and actively manage the supplier portfolio. The role requires supplier audits participation, price and lead-time negotiations, and SAP MM-based procurement processes.

You will define sourcing strategies, coordinate with divisions, and ensure data quality in the ERP system while improving efficiency through SAP automation. Fluency in English and SAP MM experience are essential.

Competenze

• At least 5 years experience in purchasing.
• Business fluent English.
• SAP S/4 knowledge in MM.
• Use of Microsoft software.

Mansioni

• Develop cross-location product group orientations and manage supplier portfolio.
• Further develop supplier relationships for price, quality, process, technology and risk for the product group.
• Initiate procurement processes and compare prices across vendors.
• Negotiate quantities, prices, delivery dates and terms; prepare contracts and sign-off.
• Ensure data quality in the ERP system and support SAP-based scheduling and ordering.

Conoscenze

Purchasing experience

English fluency

Formazione

Technical or business studies or comparable training and work experience

Strumenti

SAP S/4 MM

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

## Commodity Buyer (f/m/d)Applylocations: Arcugnanotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R\_00104838**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:* Collaboration in the development of cross-location product group orientations (e.g. global sourcing, strategic cooperation, bundling, etc.), taking into account the specifications of the lead buyers, and implementation for future requirements and products. Active management of the supplier portfolio* Further development of the supplier relationship to the sustainable level of price, replacement time, quality, process, technology and risk required for the product group. In alignment with the commodity group orientation defined by the lead buyer. Participation in supplier audits, if applicable. Continuous identification of improvement potential and its implementation* Initiation of procurement processes: Information on prices, vendors, technical innovations for the defined range of material groups. Parts and material requirements based on prices, coordinating delivery options with requirements of the divisions. Carry out price comparisons.* Determination of the source of supply: negotiations on quantities, prices, delivery dates and conditions, also in a foreign language In the case of larger contracts that go beyond the right to sign, compile key data on turnover, structure (e.g. service organization), production and delivery possibilities and assist in negotiations. Preparing contracts and getting them ready to be signed. Define and maintain scheduling agreements, outline agreements and individual purchase orders (info record) in the system with all relevant parameters (lot size, if necessary, scales, postal code, unit prices, vendor master data, minimum order values, etc.). Orders are placed by the DispoCenter.* Increase in efficiency by setting SAP automatisms such as order book, info record automatism, increase of connected EDI suppliers* First escalation stage - after the DispoCenter - in case of quality and delivery problems, invoice discrepancies and the enforcement of resulting claims* First contact person for price and condition deviations* Ensuring data quality in the ERP system, transparency and control of local activities (master and transaction data)# Qualifications:* At least 5 years experience in purchasing* Technical or business studies or comparable training and work experience* Business fluent English* SAP S/4 knowledge in MM* Use of the usual Microsoft softwareMinimum salary: €35,000 gross per year. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EagleBurgmann Italia S.r.l.