Global Commodity Manager Electronics

Datalogic; Bologna; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Datalogic is seeking a Global Commodity Manager Electronics based in Monte San Pietro (BO) to lead the Electronics procurement function and drive global commodity strategy. You will oversee cost, quality and delivery performance and manage supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply at optimum cost.

The role reports to the Head of Global Direct Commodity Management and requires leadership of a team of commodity buyers and collaboration with R&D and other functions in an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Fluent Italian and English (written and verbal)
• 4–8 years in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Commodity Buyers within Electronics
• Develop and implement global commodity strategy
• Ensure cost, quality and delivery targets for electronics
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Plan annual budget for direct materials and OPEX
• Drive commodity compliance with company policies
• Collaborate with R&D and Business Improvement teams to improve processes

Skills

Italian language

English language

Leadership

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Contract management

Excel skills

SAP

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Datalogic is offering a Global Commodity Manager Electronics role, reporting to the Head of Global Direct Commodity Management. This role will direct the procurement function to ensure an uninterrupted supply at optimum cost, and within the policies and guidelines established by management. Responsible for cost, quality and delivery performance of the Electronics Commodity. This position will be based at Monte San Pietro (BO).

Role Mission

The Global Commodity Manager Electronics leads a team of Commodity Buyers within the assigned commodity. He/She creates and implements global commodity strategy. Responsible for cost, quality and delivery performance of the assigned commodity. Manage supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Commodity Managers
• Develop and align commodity strategy with other functions in line with business needs
• Ensure global implementation of commodity strategy
• Introduce new technologies and new suppliers
• Set cost and delivery targets for suppliers of assigned commodity
• Manage supplier relationships
• Ensure commodity contractual coverage
• Ensure commodity compliance with company rules and policies
• Support the improvement of processes and standards in collaboration with Business Improvement Team
• Plan annual budget of direct materials cost, OPEX for the assigned commodity

KPIs

• Commodity direct materials cost saving
• Commodity delivery performance (OTD and lead time)
• Commodity strategy implementation
• Commodity contractual coverage
• Commodity COPQ (recorded value and % of recharge)

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Engineering
• Languages: Fluent Italian and English; written and verbal communication.
• Experience: 4 – 8 years in a similar role

Other Information & Specific Skills

• Solid technical knowledge of electronics components
• Ability to interact technically with R&D team
• Capability to define and implement commodity strategies
• Knowledge of electronic semiconductors market
• Competence in contract and supplier agreements
• Analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent team player and collaborative style in an international environment
• Strong excel skills
• Leadership skills
• Good knowledge of SAP is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary (RAL): €70,000 – €80,000
• Variable compensation
• Welfare and benefits package
• Contract type: Permanent / CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica C011

The final compensation package (including base salary and potential variable incentives) will be defined based on the candidate's experience, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role.