Senior Buyer (based in Landau, Biassono or Plovdiv)

Watts Industries Deutschland GmbH; Biassono; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading procurement firm in Lombardy is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support the local sourcing team in the procurement of Direct Materials. The role requires a proven track record in technical product procurement and strong negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in purchasing and a university degree in sourcing or supply chain management. This position may involve travel of 25-50%.

Competenze

• At least 4 years' experience in purchasing or similar position.
• Proven track record in procurement of technical products.
• Sound knowledge of procurement and supply chain management.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

Mansioni

• Support local sourcing team in procurement of Direct Materials.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Analyze market trends and supply chain risks.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms.

Conoscenze

Experience in purchasing

Procurement of technical products

Knowledge of supply chain management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills in English

Critical thinking

Strong negotiation skills

Planning and organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

Formazione

University degree in sourcing or supply chain management

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Support local sourcing team in procurement and purchasing of Direct Materials to ensure timely availability of goods and materials at optimized TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Development and implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies for Watts Industries Germany in line with the European and global (sourcing) strategy

• Analyze market trends, supply chain risks, and demand forecasts.
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities aligned with company goals
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through sourcing, process improvements, or value engineering.
• Benchmarking; identification of new (backup) sources and continuous improvement of the supply base to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain (quality and timing) at optimal TCO
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricelists, terms and availability of materials
• Troubleshooting supply problems
• Ensuring the completeness and integrity of supplier data, purchasing records and related documentation
• Preparing cost estimates and report all results of cost reduction initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years' experience in purchasing dept or in a similar position in an industrial environment
• Proven track record in the procurement of technical products
• Sound knowledge of procurement and supply chain management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English (German will be a plus)
• Critical thinking and strong negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently

EDUCATION

• University degree in sourcing, supply chain management, business administration or a related field

TRAVEL

25-50%