Senior Buyer HVAC

Enex Technologies; Meldola; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits Package

Employee canteen

On-site in Piove Di Sacco (PD)

Job summary

Enex Technologies, a world leader in HVACR, is seeking a skilled Buyer to lead procurement strategies for key commodities, ensuring quality, delivery and total cost of ownership. Based in Meldola or Piove di Sacco, the role collaborates with R&D, Production, Quality and Sales to optimize inventory turns and on-time material availability.

The ideal candidate holds a degree and 5+ years in procurement, with HVAC experience preferred and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferable.
• Minimum 5+ years of procurement / supply chain experience.
• Experience in the HVAC sector is a preferred qualification.

Responsibilities

• Commodities strategies definition and implementation.
• Manage relationships with suppliers in scope.
• RFQ/tender preparation, execution and analysis and contracting.
• Deploy contracts and standard terms aligned with leadership objectives.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy for prices, lead times and orders.
• Achieve cost reduction and improve inventory turns.
• Monitor purchasing orders and supplier delivery performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on components and obsolescence.
• Analyze market trends to inform procurement decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Enex Technologies, a world leader in natural and energy efficient cooling, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment, began in the 1930s by producing ammonia natural refrigeration equipment, later adding CO₂, water and propane as natural refrigerants with low global warming potential. Our business units are founded by industry pioneers and veterans in the field of natural refrigeration systems, transforming the HVACR industry with environmentally sustainable and highly energy efficient mechanical systems that reduce global warming and its impact on climate change, while making our customers successful.

Today, Enex Technologies employs over 1,000 people in 11 production sites distributed across 4 countries (Italy, France, Spain and Slovakia). As an Ecovadis bronze champion and participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Enex Technologies is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that advance societal goals.

General Description

The Buyer leads the development and implementation of procurement strategies and activities resulting in best-in-class quality, delivery and total cost of ownership in relation to the assigned commodities. The Buyer will be responsible for RFQ/tender execution, negotiations, market analysis, strategy development, contract management as well as processing/monitoring purchasing orders. He/she will be also focused on the improvement of inventory turns while ensuring on time material availability the manufacturing site. The resource will actively liaise with R&D, Production, Quality and Sales Teams. Position is based in Meldola or Piove di Sacco.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Commodities strategies definition and implementation;
• Manage relationships with suppliers in his/her scope of responsibility;
• RFQ/tender preparation, execution and analysis and contracting;
• Deploy contracts, standard terms & conditions, preferred payment terms and Incoterms in alignment with the business objectives and strategies set by Group Supply Chain;
• Ensure suppliers’ prices, lead time and other conditions are correctly entered and maintained in the ERP system;
• Achieve cost reduction and inventory turns targets;
• Manage purchasing orders and follow-up;
• Monitor inventory and ensure that stocks are kept at appropriate levels;
• Monitor and report Supplier On Time Delivery, working actively to improve the same if not in line with the targets;
• Engage with suppliers to solve quality and delivery issues;
• Investigate and suggest new supply partners along with rationalization of the supply base where appropriate.
• Contribute to improve procurement processes/tools and ensure adherence to Group policies/governance;
• Manage priorities and competing demands, effectively managing internal customer expectations;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Technical dept.) on the purchasing of specific items, new components and on the phase out of obsolete material;
• Review periodically the replenishment strategy to keep it always up to date;
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.

Accountability and Metrics

• Purchasing Cost Reduction;
• Material availability on time to respect Site production plan and customer request;
• Inventory Value and Inventory Turns.

Work Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field will be preferable;
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement / supply chain management:
• Experience in the HVAC sector is a preferred qualification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• Solid analytical, IT and organizational skills and the ability to work in team, even cross functional;
• Results oriented and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines;
• Ability for high problem identification and problem resolution, demonstrated ability to make sound judgment and decisions;
• Incline to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally;
• A pronounced customer-centric focus, performance accountability, innovation & adaptability, positive energy, respect & teamwork and absolute integrity (winning right);
• Must be fluent in English. For this position, the starting gross annual salary will be no less than

What the company offer:

• For this position, the starting gross annual salary will be no less than €45.000
• Healthcare Benefits Package
• Employee canteen
• the position is based in Piove Di Sacco(PD). However, candidates residing in Meldola (FC) or nearby areas will also be considered."

Transparency Notice

At the end of the recruitment process, the company reserves the right to make an offer with a job grade and/or compensation package different from those indicated in this job advertisement, in line with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills. Any deviations may be justified by objective and documented factors that can raise during the selection process.

Regulatory Compliance

• This decision complies with the pay transparency obligations set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation. Each application will be evaluated without any form of discrimination, including factors such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.