Lead Forging and Raw Material Buyer

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

In this role you will manage the buying process for a given set of goods. You will apply sourcing policies, interface between suppliers and the entity with respect to specifications and budgets.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with suppliers, manage problems and schedule changes and update ERP
• Develop in‑depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy
• Use your interpersonal skills to communicate with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered
• Provide informal guidance to new team members and explain complex information to others in straightforward situations
• Execute activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures
• Use technical expertise and judgement to solve problems, leverage technical skills and analytic thinking

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or other technical field or Bachelor’s Degree with previous significant experience in the role
• Previous experience in Sourcing, Buying, Procurement or Supplier Management role
• Strong analytic capability and interest in market dynamics and problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
• Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Fluent Italian and English
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong ability to build relationship with suppliers and with internal team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

What We Offer

Smart working and work life‑balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• Life and injury insurance
• Medical coverage
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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