Procurement Buyer

Hitachi; Potenza; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A major technology company is seeking a Buyer for electronic components in Potenza, Italy. This role requires 2-5 years of purchasing experience in electronics, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in MS Office. You'll be responsible for procuring materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely deliveries. This full-time position is an opportunity to join a dynamic environment and contribute to strategic procurement decisions.

Competenze

• 2-5 years purchasing experience in the electronics components field.
• Strong conflict resolution skills to address issues with suppliers.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented including the ability to prioritize multiple requests.

Mansioni

• Procure materials that are becoming obsolete by working with technical departments.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor delivery dates and ensure products meet standards.

Conoscenze

Purchasing experience in electronics components

Expertise with MS Office products

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

ERP software knowledge

Formazione

Associate degree in Electronic Engineering or Economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Potenza Basilicata Italy

Company

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Buyer for electronic components who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Tito (PZ) Italy.

Accountabilities

• Procure materials that are becoming obsolete (through LTB) or already obsolete (through brokers) working daily together with the technical department in order to prevent the lack of components on strategic products.
• Ability to scout market worldwide.
• Stay updated on market trends pricing variations and industry practices to implement strategic procurement decisions.
• Identify select and manage suppliers based on performance cost quality and delivery considerations.
• Negotiate contracts pricing and terms with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable and optimised conditions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Process orders, monitor delivery dates and orders to ensure products and services meet the required standards, perform follow‑ups and maintain records.
• Resolve any issues and disputes regarding delivery price discrepancies quality or other concerns.
• Assist in the preparation of reports documents and master data maintenance.
• Ensure proper documentation record keeping filing of purchase orders invoices and other related documents.

Required skills / Knowledge

• 2‑5 years purchasing experience in the electronics components field required.
• Expertise with MS Office products (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and an aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Knowledge of the material field of electronics and mechanics.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively.
• Flexible team player who is willing to adapt to change.
• Proven analytical ability.
• Material costing and price structure analysis.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented including ability to prioritise multiple requests.
• Strong conflict resolution skills to address and resolve issues with suppliers and vendors.
• Excellent decision‑making critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• ERP software knowledge preferred.

Languages

Fluent English

Education

Associates degree in Electronic Engineering or Economics with Technical skills associated to procurement or supply chain abilities or related field of study and experience which would permit successful performance of the requested job.

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