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
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