Strategic Purchaser: Project-Focused Sourcing Leader

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

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.