BUYER / SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE

Tailor&Fox – your HR Business Partner - On behalf of our Client, a prestigious luxury automotive company based in the "Motor Valley", in the Bologna area, we are searching for :

BUYER / SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE

You will report to the Commodity Manager in the Procurement Area and be responsible for the complete management of the material group within different commodities : Interior (senior buyer) / Powertrain / Electronics (buyer)

Your responsibilities will focus on :

• Leading price negotiations and mediating award decisions through a worldwide Bidder’s List;
• Identifying & Leading cost Saving Ideas including supplier visits at plant;
• Scouting for new suppliers and Innovation with a deep focus on Economics and Business Sustainability;
• Analysing new market trends and deriving acquisition strategies;
• Being an active player in the Group Commodity Meeting aligning the Purchasing Strategy with the other Brands;
• Early involvement in the Project to Define the best technology to match project Needs & Targets;
• Working with the latest e-procurement solutions;
• Active member of cross-functional teams.

In order to meet these targets, you will need :

• University Degree in Engineering;
• At least 3-4 years experience;
• Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus;
• Good negotiations skills;
• Business fluency in English;
• Target-oriented approach;
• Team working attitude;
• Analytical skills;
• Ability to deliver under pressure;
• Willingness to work cross-functionally.

Place of Work : Bologna area