Technical Buyer

Identis; Torino; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Identis is seeking a Technical Buyer to manage procurement of mechanical, electronic and electromechanical components for production and development projects. The role interfaces with R&D, Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure material availability within required timelines, while upholding technical, quality and cost standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing requests and specs, qualifying new suppliers, renegotiating terms, issuing POs, and maintaining ERP data.

Competenze

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years in technical purchasing within manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs and product specifications.

Mansioni

• Manage purchasing for mechanical, electronic and electromechanical components.
• Review purchase requests, BOMs and product specifications.
• Identify, qualify and select new suppliers with Technical and Quality teams.
• Request quotations, negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules.
• Issue and monitor purchase orders through to final delivery.
• Ensure material availability in line with production plans and projects.
• Support cost-reduction, standardization and supplier-base optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
• Maintain supplier master data and ERP system accuracy.

Conoscenze

Technical drawings

BOM reading

Supplier negotiation

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Technical diploma or degree in Engineering, Economics or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Identis is a global leader in the design, development, and production of advanced technological systems for financial card and secure government ID card personalization.

Through innovative hardware, software, and service solutions, we support banking institutions, government organizations, and businesses worldwide, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, security, and precision.

TECHNICAL BUYER

Role

The Technical Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement of components, materials and technical services required for production activities and product development.

The role will work closely with R&D, Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure material availability within the required timeframe and in compliance with the company’s technical, quality and cost standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process for mechanical, electronic and electromechanical components, as well as technical materials.
• Review purchase requests, technical drawings, bills of materials and product specifications.
• Identify, select and qualify new suppliers in cooperation with the Technical and Quality departments.
• Request and compare quotations, negotiating prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and quantities.
• Issue and monitor purchase orders through to final delivery.
• Ensure material availability in line with production plans and project requirements.
• Manage delays, non-conformities and supply issues, identifying suitable alternative solutions.
• Work with R&D and Industrialization during the development and introduction of new products.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives, component standardization and supplier-base optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, service and delivery reliability.
• Keep purchasing data, commercial terms and supplier master data updated in the ERP system.
• Support inventory management and the reduction of excess and obsolete stock.

Requirements

• Technical diploma or degree in Engineering, Economics or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in technical purchasing roles within industrial or manufacturing companies.
• Ability to read technical drawings, bills of materials and product specifications.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electronic and electromechanical components.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and management.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Good command of English.
• Availability to travel to supplier sites when required.
• Strong negotiation skills and results orientation.
• Analytical mindset and cost awareness.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Problem-solving ability and effective priority management.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and operational teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Quality and continuous-improvement orientation.

Performance Indicators

• Achievement of cost and saving targets.
• Reduction of supply delays and critical issues.
• Quality of purchased materials.
• Reduction of excess and obsolete inventory.