Metal Buyer

Position Summary

Purpose of the position:

Issuing purchase orders in compliance with delivery deadlines and budget assigned to the order; Searching and validating new suppliers; Analysing raw material cost trends; Implementing purchasing strategies and negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Respect of delivery deadlines and budget assigned to the order;
• Optimising purchase prices;
• Maintaining solid collaboration with suppliers;
• Identifying new suppliers and participating in the qualification process with the Quality Department.

Technical skills:

Technical drawing (reading and interpretation);
Use of drawing programmes;
In-depth knowledge of types of materials (sheet metal) on the market;
Application of EN 1090 on supplies;
Good use of SAP management software;
Good use of Microsoft package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Soft skills:

Collaborative spirit;
Propensity for Team Working;
Problem solving;

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Languages: fluent English and Italian.

Hierarchical responsibility: Purchasing manager.