Strategic Procurement Lead – Italy (Powder Metallurgy)

Dauch; Brunico; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Procurement Manager Italy (m/f/d) to lead strategic and operational procurement for our Powder Metallurgy Business Unit. Based in Brunico, you will secure timely, cost-effective supply to production sites and drive supplier excellence, sourcing strategies, and ongoing cost optimization.

You will negotiate contracts, expand the supplier base, manage performance, and collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, SCM, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Several years in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and cost optimization skills.
• Fluency in German, Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional procurement strategy and local purchasing processes.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Develop supplier base and manage performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and regional teams.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / SCM / Industrial Engineering

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Procurement Manager Italy (m/f/d) to lead strategic and operational procurement for our Powder Metallurgy Business Unit. Based in Brunico, you will secure timely, cost-effective supply to production sites and drive supplier excellence, sourcing strategies, and ongoing cost optimization.

You will negotiate contracts, expand the supplier base, manage performance, and collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and regional teams.