Strategic Procurement Manager Italy

Dauch; Brunico; In loco; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Procurement Manager for Italy to lead strategic and operational procurement activities for its Powder Metallurgy business. The role focuses on cost-effective, timely supply, supplier excellence, and continuous cost optimization for production sites in Italy.

You will manage supplier negotiations, market analysis, and development of new suppliers, while leading a local procurement team and collaborating with cross-functional regional teams across engineering,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment, with solid technical understanding.
• Proven experience in development and implementation of procurement and supplier strategies.
• Strong expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Analytical and solution-oriented approach with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership capabilities to develop team members and collaborate in cross-functional and international teams.
• Fluency in German, Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Lead strategic and operational procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective supply for production sites.
• Implement regional procurement strategy and improve local purchasing processes and supplier structures.
• Conduct price, contract, and commercial negotiations; conclude supplier agreements.
• Analyze procurement markets and identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers for a competitive base.
• Establish and maintain sustainable supplier relationships, including performance and claims management.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and regional teams.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the local procurement team.

Conoscenze

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

German fluency

Italian fluency

English fluency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Procurement Manager for Italy to lead strategic and operational procurement activities for its Powder Metallurgy business. The role focuses on cost-effective, timely supply, supplier excellence, and continuous cost optimization for production sites in Italy.

You will manage supplier negotiations, market analysis, and development of new suppliers, while leading a local procurement team and collaborating with cross-functional regional teams across engineering,