Strategic Buyer

HaslerRail; Veneto; Híbrido; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

On-site with smart working up to 2 day

Flexible working hours

Welfare benefits

Resumo da oferta

Sécheron Hasler Italia is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join its international procurement team. You will manage sourcing for electronic components and drive cost reductions through strategic supplier negotiations, risk management, and obsolescence planning.

Role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or economics, 3+ years in electronics procurement (railway-focused preferred), and English at least B2 level for international collaboration.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or related disciplines (3-year program).
• Consolidated experience in electronic components procurement for railway applications, with responsibility for PCB/PCBA and safety-critical components.
• Proven in defining procurement strategies based on TCO analysis, risk assessment, and obsolescence management.
• Experience with framework agreements, NDAs, SLAs, and supplier performance management (KPIs).
• Ability to operate in international and multicultural contexts.

Responsabilidades

• Manage sourcing for electronic components including PCBA, SMT/THT modules, cables, connectors, sensors, power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Support definition of sourcing strategies based on TCO analysis, cost breakdown, and risk assessment; implement risk mitigation plans.
• Lead negotiations and execute framework agreements, NDAs, and SLAs with national and international suppliers.
• Execute procurement of obsolete products/parts and cost-reduction projects through supplier consolidation and structured negotiations.
• Monitor supplier KPIs (quality, on-time delivery, costs) and drive improvement plans.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Industrialization, and Production to ensure technical alignment and continuity.
• Support R&D projects for new electronic platforms, contributing to cost targets and supplier selection.
• Maintain supplier and article data in the database; support internal audits.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation

Autonomy

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or related disciplines

Ferramentas

ERP/MRP Oracle

Regulatory standards EN 50155/EN 45545/IRIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sécheron Hasler Italia is looking for a Strategic Buyer to join its dynamic Strategic Procurement Team. The selected candidate will report to the Head of Strategic Procurement for the execution of Strategic Procurement daily activities and specific projects, in a multicultural and international context.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage sourcing for electronic components including PCBA, SMT/THT modules, cables, connectors, sensors, power electronics, and embedded systems.

Support definition of sourcing strategies based on TCO analysis, cost breakdown, and risk assessment; implement risk mitigation plans.

Support Procurement market research and development of specific markets. Lead negotiations and execute framework agreements, NDAs, and SLAs with national and international suppliers.

Execute the Procurement of obsolete products/parts and/or critical components (EOL, LTB).Execute Procurement projects: cost reduction on electronic and non electronic categories through sourcing strategies, supplier consolidation, and structured negotiations.

Support the Operative Buyers in the daily business.

Monitor supplier KPIs (quality, on-time delivery, costs) and track agreed improvement plans.

Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Industrialization, and Production teams to ensure technical alignment and operational continuity.

Support R&D projects for new electronic platforms, contributing to cost targets and strategic supplier selection.

Manage the resolution of non conformities with suppliers at strategic level.

Maintain suppliers and article data in the database.

Support the execution of internal Audits.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or related disciplines (3-year program)

English language proficiency at B2/Upper Intermediate level for interface with international subsidiaries and suppliers.

Consolidated experience in the same role for a minimum of 3 years in electronic components procurement, preferably for railway applications, with responsibility for critical categories such as PCB, PCBA, and safety-critical components.

Specialized in strategic sourcing management within regulated environments governed by industry standards (preferably railway standards such as EN 50155, EN 45545, IRIS), with focus on supply chain reliability and continuity.

Experience in defining procurement strategies based on TCO analysis, risk assessment, obsolescence management, and alternative supplier scouting.

Competence in framework agreement negotiations, supplier performance management (KPIs, audits, improvement plans), and technical team support for new solution introduction or cost reduction redesigns.

Accustomed to collaborating with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure operational continuity, obsolescence management, introduction of qualified alternatives, and industrialization project support.

Analytical approach, orientation toward structural cost savings, and ability to operate in international contexts.

Technical Competencies

• PCBA, PCB, and electronic components sourcing and procurement
• TCO analysis, cost breakdown, and should-cost analysis
• Contract management, NDAs, SLAs, and framework agreements
• Obsolescence management and equivalent component identification
• Familiarity with BOM and complex bill of materials
• Supply chain disruption risk mitigation
• ERP/MRP system usage (preferably Oracle)
• Technical supplier evaluation and process audits
• Knowledge of main regulatory standards: EN 50155, EN 45545, IRIS

Transversal Competencies

• Advanced negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities
• Interdisciplinary communication
• Data analysis and data-driven decision-making approach
• Problem-solving orientation
• Proactivity and dynamism
• Ability to operate in international and multicultural contexts

We give our employees full responsibility for their work tasks. We encourage all employees to take initiative and contribute to the operational excellence of the company, and we provide ample opportunities for them to achieve their personal and professional growth goals.

• interesting work experience in an international company
• possibility of travelling
• professional and career growth within the Italian and parent company

We offer a permanent employment contract under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the metal-mechanical sector, with a gross annual salary (RAL) ranging between €30,000 and €40,000, depending on the candidate’s experience and skills.

In addition, in line with company policy and applicable collective agreements, we offer:

• On-site work model with the possibility of smart working up to two days per week, in accordance with company policy
• Flexible working hours
• Welfare benefits in accordance with the applicable collective labour agreement

The indicated salary range reflects our commitment to internal equity and pay transparency.

If our offer appeals to you and you meet the above requirements, please apply!

This a direct recruitment, we ask agencies to abstain from submitting unsolicited profiles.

Secheron Hasler Group is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For more information, please visit our website; https://www.secheron.com/ You can also find us on Linkedin.