Senior Strategic Buyer Manufacturing

For important client CPL & Taylor by Synergos Srl is seeking aSenior Strategic Buyer Manufacturing(Rif. CG-102B2)About the client: Our Client is a multinational company, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. His portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. The company has some importants branches in nord Italy.About the role:We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented BUYER to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. The buyer, reporting to the HEAD OF PROCUREMENT in the PROCUREMENT DIVISION, will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand. The SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous.Role Responsibilities:· Works closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business· Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines· Runs negotiations, awarding decisions and follow-up with suppliers, takes awarding decisions in line with category strategy· Executes supplier selection along strategy, requirements, supplier base development, and identification of new suppliers· Direct involvement in and solving of issues with suppliers (e.g., quality, delivery, and service issues), etc.· Research of new technologies, materials on request of other company functions (technical office, R&D, production office);· Monitors and communicates performance of suppliers· Strives for automation and digitalization practices and tool improvement· Ensures cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and execution· Ensures compliance with procurement process, policies, and other statutory requirements within category· Accountability of KPI’s as agreed by the line manager Key Accountabilities:· Partner in designing increments of procurement strategy· Team leader operational and service manufacturing buyers · Proactive and value-added approach in the supply chain processes management and with stakeholders· Continuously optimizes procurement processes in scope of work· Continuous improvement of processesWe require:· University, bachelor’s degree in engineering · Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)· English (fluent)· 5+ years of experience in procurement processes· Profound background international contract management· Background in quality management· Solid cost analysis and management experience · Deep knowledge of design to cost project related to welded construction, CNC & Carpentry · Inter-Cultural Sensitivity · Experience with implementation of corporate procurement · Work experience in complex organizations · Profound negotiation experience across the supplier markets· Market analysis experience· Ability to network and build lasting relationships· Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management· Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically · Takes ownership of the work, successes, and mistakes · Very good communication skills· Negotiation Expert for Large and complex negotiations· Contract and contract framework experience· Commercial/analytical and engagement skills· Proactivity and result orientation· Availability for short trips· Knowledge of technical drawing· Excellent knowledge of Office and Excel;· Candidates from all over Italy will be considered and will be able to transfer their domicile near the company to Parma and its provinceWe offer:· Interesting Salary Package· Career Development · Work experience in modern, complex and challenging ,international organization;Before applying check out or website to make sure the offer is still open. Click on and add the code.I Candidati sono invitati a leggere l’informativa sulla privacy ai sensi degli artt. 13 e 14 del Reg. Eu 679/2016 (GDPR) sul sito autorizzando il trattamento dati personali.Le offerte sono rivolte a tutti i candidati senza differenza di genere (L.903/77).CPL & Taylor By Synergos SrlRicerca e Selezione del Personale - Aut. MLSPS Prot.13/I/0008775Mantova – Parma – Verona – Modena - BresciaCentralino Unico: +39 0376 324703