Strategic Buyer

Your role will include:

• Selection of strategic suppliers who have the ability to meet all delivery, quality, new product development and competitiveness requirements
• Manage supplier relationships for assigned commodities while developing & implementing cost reduction programs and improving upon ordering and inventory control practices
• Development, coordination and negotiation of supply agreements and contracts
• Develop industry, product and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers
• Complete & communicate supplier performance reviews
• Manage continuous improvement programs with suppliers:
• Provide assistance in the resolution of discrepant material through coordination with internal departments and suppliers
• Manage the flow of goods by providing the necessary guidance & assistance to stakeholders Primary lead in supplier cost negotiations, cost reduction and cost containment
• Project management
• Administer and complete special projects as assigned.
• Assist in the development & implementation of system and procedural enhancements which will streamline the procurement process by removing time and/or costs from the procurement process
• Facilitate the communication between suppliers and end users/stakeholders.

Requirements

Ideal candidate requirements:

• Flexibility
• Italian &English (B2)
• Initiative and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in an international environment knowledge represents an advantage
• Self-motivated, team player and capable of taking on Purchasing/similar experience operational responsibility quickly
• Negotiating skills
• Customer focus
• Problem solving oriented.