Our client is the Italian subsidiary of a Japanese multinational group, specialized in air conditioning business. The Italian plant have 430 employees and a turnover of over 230 million euros.For the Purchasing team, composed of eight members, we are looking for a COMMODITY BUYER.Main responsabilities :Develop the purchasing budget for the assigned commodities, defining the procurement strategy;Scout andselect new suppliers while maintaining ongoing relationships with existing ones;Define and manage contracts governing supplier activities, including updating purchasing price lists;Conduct negotiations with suppliers, establishing purchasing conditions and promoting cost-reduction initiatives;Provide cost analysis for new products and select the most suitable suppliers based on project specifications;Support and collaborate with various company departments during new product development or when solving business-related issues.Requirements :Educational background in a technical or economic field;2–6 yearsof experience in the purchasing department of metalworking manufacturing companies;Good knowledge of the English language;Willingness to travel locally for day trips to visit nearby suppliers.Proactivity and experience managing relationships and negotiations with suppliers;Strong problem-solving skills;Excellentorganizational and teamwork abilities;Market awareness and sensitivity to industry trends.The company offers :Permanent employment contract under the CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria;One day of smart working per week;Meal planagreement with local diner.Place of work :
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