Buyer, Regional Commodity

AGCO; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Meal allowance

Job summary

A global leader in agricultural machinery is seeking a Buyer, Regional Commodity, to manage purchasing processes and supplier relationships. This role is integral for operational tasks, negotiation with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with budget definitions. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in purchasing, particularly in Plastic & Rubber processes. The position allows for hybrid working, enabling a balance between personal time and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing.
• Ability to analyze total cost of ownership across various factors.
• Experience with supplier contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing budget definitions and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage RFQs.
• Conduct supplier audits and cost analysis activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge in Plastic & Rubber processes

Risk management

Job description

Buyer, Regional Commodity

Date: Apr 21, 2026

Location: Breganze, IT

Workplace Type: Onsite

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

This role has the responsibility of tactical and operational purchasing processes, including assurance of transactional requirements. The Buyer, Regional Category serves as a contact window for suppliers based in region and is also responsible for daily operational tasks like supply issues, RFQ execution, etc.

Your Impact

• Support purchasing budget definitions. Ensure regional and/or local compliance.
• Inform Manager, Category (CM) about market trends and developments. Negotiate with regional suppliers in agreement with CM.
• Manage RFQs, Bid Analysis and supplier recommendations in agreement with CM.
• Execute supplier visits/audits with Supplier Quality Engineers. Conduct cost analysis activities with Cost Analysis Team; Support commodity reporting and performance measurement.
• Assist global tenders, regular audits and supplier evaluations; manage everyday communication with suppliers.
• Carry out contract management, incl. contract data maintenance. Manage Engineering Change Process in production phase. Troubleshooting (support technical and time‑critical ad‑hoc requests/requirements).

Your Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in purchasing, knowledge in Plastic & Rubber processes appreciated. Strong analytical skills with ability to execute operationally.
• Leverage supplier process knowledge for contract negotiations and continuous improvement opportunities. Understand risk factors (currency, shipping costs, single source dependency, supplier ownership) and incorporate counteractivities. Ensure a comprehensive TCO that includes reliability, maintenance, operating, energy, transportation, and insurance costs across region.
• Use joint process improvement with suppliers, structure, joint sharing of benefits across all operation units.
• Use interpersonal skills; ability to compromise, cooperate and integrate others.
• Monitor the supply market to spot new opportunities (BCC, technologies/materials, multiple suppliers, etc.).
• Attractive, fair remuneration including participation in bonus scheme.
• Balance of work, family and free time due to flexible working time and possibility of remote work.
• Private health insurance with partial coverage of some medical expenses.
• Canteen with meal allowance.

Your Workplace

You will work in Hybrid mode 4 days Onsite and 1 day as remote from our Breganze site.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

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AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.