Senior Buyer – Hydraulics & Global Sourcing Leader

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems; Reggio Emilia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems in Italy is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic and operational procurement across multiple commodity categories, with a focus on hydraulics and sub-assemblies. The role reports to Local Purchasing Manager and drives cost efficiency, quality, and supplier performance.

You will negotiate contracts, develop commodity strategies, oversee global sourcing, and work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering, Economics or equivalent.
• More than 5 years of professional experience in purchasing.
• Experience in an industrial multinational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational procurement activities across multiple material categories, with a primary focus on sub-assembly components (hydraulics).
• Develop commodity strategies aligned with technical, quality, commercial and supply chain requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and secure favorable purchasing conditions across all suppliers.
• Oversee global sourcing and ensure cost efficiency and risk management.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

English communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering or Economics

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems in Italy is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic and operational procurement across multiple commodity categories, with a focus on hydraulics and sub-assemblies. The role reports to Local Purchasing Manager and drives cost efficiency, quality, and supplier performance.

You will negotiate contracts, develop commodity strategies, oversee global sourcing, and work with cross-functional teams.