On behalf of our Client, a prestigious luxury automotive company based in the "Motor Valley", in the Bologna area, we are searching for:
SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE Interiors & Electronics
You will report to the Commodity Manager in the Procurement Area and be responsible for the complete management of the material group within Interior / Electronics commodity, with a focus on painted hang-on components, system lines/hoses system, and CFK Technology.
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 in the Exterior/CFK Commodity, with a focus on RHT; • 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 & Target; • 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 Management or Mechanical Engineering; • At least 5-6 years’ experience; • Proven know how in interiors components and in Electric and Electronics Components • Good negotiations skills; • Business fluency in English; • Target oriented approach; • Team working attitude; • Analytical skills; • Ability to deliver under pressure;
Place of Work: Bologna
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