Strategic Buyer

SKYLOTEC Group; Cisano Bergamasco; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading industrial company in Italy is looking for a Purchasing Manager to develop and implement supply strategies, analyze procurement markets, and negotiate with suppliers. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business Administration or a related field, several years of experience in strategic purchasing, and be fluent in English. Strong negotiation skills and communication proficiency are essential for this role. This opportunity promises significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for assigned categories.
• Analyze and monitor procurement markets and evaluate suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations to secure best conditions.

Conoscenze

Strategic purchasing

Negotiation skills

ERP system skills

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

Strumenti

Advanced Planning Tools (APT)

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing and supplier strategies for assigned categories (e.g. belts/ropes, metalworking, raw material purchasing, turning, milling, laser cutting, bending, forging).
• Analyze and monitor global procurement markets, identify and evaluate suppliers, and drive supplier development in close collaboration with Quality Management and R&D.
• Conduct price, framework, and delivery negotiations to secure best-in-class conditions and sustainable partnerships.
• Perform end-to-end supply chain and TCO analyses, optimize goods flows, and minimize supply risks.
• Actively contribute to product development and redesign projects with a focus on cost efficiency and time-to-market.
• Maintain material master data in the ERP system and prepare KPI-based analyses and reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify technological trends in procurement and actively contribute ideas for process optimization and digital transformation.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification with a focus on Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
• Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an international industrial environment
• Excellent ERP system skills and advanced MS Office proficiency
• Experience with Advanced Planning Tools (APT) is a plus
• Strong negotiation skills in both national and international contexts
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage
• Analytical, structured, and proactive working style with a strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication skills, assertiveness, and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Ready to Make an Impact?

We look forward to receiving your application!

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