Indirect Buyer

Iveco Group; Montà; In loco; EUR 36.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Iveco Group in Turin is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end management of procurement categories, focusing on Facility Management and auxiliary services. You will develop sourcing strategies, run RFQs, manage supplier negotiations, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to align with budgets and project timelines.

The role requires at least 3 years in procurement, strong negotiation and ERP proficiency, and fluency in English; a track record in

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably indirect procurement.
• Experience in managing service contracts and supplier negotiations within industrial or multinational environments is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Good understanding of SLAs, performance measurement, and supplier governance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications; SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and international environment.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.

Mansioni

• End-to-end management of assigned procurement categories.
• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies.
• Lead RFQs, tenders and supplier negotiations.
• Collaborate with Facility Management, Real Estate, EHS, HR, Finance, Operations, Security and Plant Management.
• Coordinate procurement activities with budgets and project timelines.
• Interface between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure service continuity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and spend management for assigned categories.
• Identify savings opportunities through spend analysis and benchmarking.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and SLAs.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and framework agreements while ensuring compliance.
• Prepare procurement reports and dashboards.
• Support procurement transformation and process standardization.
• Promote best practices in sourcing and supplier relationship management.

Conoscenze

Procurement

Indirect procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

SLA knowledge

ERP proficiency

MS Office

English fluency

Cross-functional teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Strumenti

SAP

MS Excel

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) We are Iveco Group, a Company committed to transforming our business and leading the change to a more sustainable future. We constantly push towards new solutions and drive innovation in our products and services. At Iveco Group, WE GO BEYOND. The five brands are each a major force in its specific business: IVECO, a pioneering commercial vehicles brand that designs, manufactures, and markets heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks;
FPT Industrial, a global leader in a vast array of advanced powertrain technologies in the agriculture, construction, marine, power generation, and commercial vehicles sectors;
IVECO BUS and HEULIEZ, mass-transit and premium bus and coach brands;
and IVECO CAPITAL, the financing arm which supports them all. Iveco Group employs 33,000 people around the world and has 16 industrial sites and 22 R&D centres. Further information is available on the Company's website.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the Indirect Purchasing team, the role is responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned procurement categories, driving both strategic sourcing initiatives and operational purchasing activities.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Manage procurement activities for Facility Management and Auxiliary Services categories (cleaning, security, canteen, vending, waste management, landscaping, maintenance, and general services).
• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with business needs, ensuring cost optimization, service excellence, and compliance.
• Lead RFQs, tenders, and supplier negotiations to achieve the best balance of quality, service, cost, timing, and risk.

Business Partnership & Coordination

• Collaborate with Facility Management, Real Estate, EHS, HR, Finance, Operations, Security, and Plant Management teams to understand requirements and support business priorities.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure alignment with budgets, project timelines, and operational needs.
• Act as the key interface between internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring service continuity and issue resolution.

Cost Management & Performance Improvement

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend management activities for the assigned categories.
• Identify savings opportunities through spend analysis, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to achieving annual savings and cost avoidance targets.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance through KPIs and SLAs.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and reviews to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risks.
• Negotiate, manage, and monitor contracts and framework agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, sustainability standards, and HSE regulations.
• Prepare procurement reports, savings tracking, spend analyses, and supplier performance dashboards.
• Support procurement transformation, digitalization, and process standardization initiatives.
• Promote best practices in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and category management.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in Indirect Procurement.
• Experience in managing service contracts and supplier negotiations within industrial or multinational environments is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Good understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), performance measurement, and supplier governance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications; SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and international environment.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.

SALARY INFORMATION:

• Salary range: Euro 36.000 – 43.000

Starting from recruitment, management of people is based on legitimate business considerations only, such as experience, knowledge, skills, education, performance, potential, and the Company's core values. xysqume

The Company is committed to acting impartially to eliminate any form of direct or indirect discrimination or undue preference, while supporting and nurturing a culture based on mutual respect and on valuing differences to foster and promote the expression of everyone's potential: this is both due to its people and in the interest of its own progress.

LOCATION

Turin