Strategic Purchaser

AVL in Italy; Bolzano; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AVL Italia S.p.A. seeks a Strategic Purchaser to drive procurement for complex products and multi-category projects, acting as the primary purchasing representative in cross-functional teams to meet technical and scheduling goals.

The role involves negotiating contracts, developing project-specific sourcing strategies, and coordinating procurement with project management and operations while mitigating supplier risk in an international matrix environment.

Competenze

• Commercial or technical education is required.
• Minimum 3 years in strategic purchasing within project-driven or industrial environments.
• Experience in automotive, machinery, or systems engineering is a plus.
• Proven procurement management of complex products and multi-category projects.
• Experience with international matrix organizations and multicultural teams.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting.
• Advanced supplier negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement software.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Project management certification (PMP/PRINCE2) is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in German and English; willingness to travel.

Mansioni

• Acts as main liaison between purchasing and project teams to align with goals.
• Develops procurement strategies for technical, budgetary, and timing constraints.
• Coordinates procurement of components and services for complex projects.
• Collaborates with PM and operations to meet project objectives.
• Provides feedback on supplier performance and adapts category strategies.
• Leads negotiations for project contracts, aiming for favorable terms.
• Interfaces with operations procurement and order handling.
• Supports cost transparency and value engineering during planning and execution.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements strategies to meet budgets.
• Monitors and reports project-related procurement costs to stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Contract management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Project management

SAP ERP

Procurement software

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Multinational collaboration

Formazione

Commercial or technical education

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Strumenti

SAP ERP

Procurement software

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

The Strategic Purchaser plays a critical role in ensuring procurement success within complex products and / or multi-category projects. Acting as the primary representative of the purchasing function, this job integrates procurement activities with project management objectives, ensuring fulfillment of project / product requirements, aligning closely with the global category management team. Acting as the purchasing representative in cross-functional project teams, the job also focuses on sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation to meet technical, commercial, and scheduling goals.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the main liaison between the purchasing department and project teams, ensuring procurement alignment with project goals.
• Develops and manages project/product-specific procurement strategies to meet technical, budgetary, and timeline constraints of product / project.
• Coordinates the procurement of critical components and services for complex products and/or multi-category projects.
• Works closely with project management and operations/production to meet specific project objectives.
• Provides feedback to category managers on supplier performance and project challenges. Ensures category strategies are adapted to project-specific requirements
• Leads negotiations for project-specific contracts, focusing on minimizing risks and achieving favorable terms.
• Sets the interface to operational procurement / order handling.
• Supports cost transparency and value engineering efforts during project planning and execution.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements strategies to achieve project budget goals.
• Monitors and controls project-related procurement costs and provides regular updates to stakeholders.

Profile Description

• Commercial or technical education (university of applied sciences, university)
• Minimum 3 years in strategic purchasing, preferably in a project-driven or industrial environment.
• Experience in automotive, machinery, or systems engineering industries is a plus.
• Proven track record of managing procurement for complex products and/or multi-category projects.
• Experience in working with international matrix organizations and multicultural project teams.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced skills in supplier negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement software.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a strong advantage
• Fluency in German and English languages
• Willingness to travel

We Offer

Salary: €35,000 – €45,000 gross annual compensation (RAL).

ABOUT AVL Italia S.p.A

AVL Italia, founded in 1980, provides the full portfolio of AVL technologies at the local level, offering customized solutions tailored to its customers.

With more than 40 years of experience and the support of a strong, highly qualified local team, AVL Italia is committed to making sustainable mobility a reality for everyone. It also supports companies and industrial partners in transitioning to cleaner energy sources and adopting advanced technologies to reduce environmental impact.