Buyer

We are looking for a Buyer to join our Headquarter at Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO).

You will report to the Commodity Manager in Procurement Area and be responsible for the complete management of material group within one of the Commodities areas: Exteriors commodity, Interiors commodity, Electrical/electronic commodity, Powertrain commodity.

As member of the Procurement Dept. in the assigned commodities, you will be a fundamental key contributor for the achievement of the company objectives. Our Procurement Dept. mission is to support the company in delivering cutting hedge technical solutions on-time with perfect quality at the right cost, so that as a company we can always exceed the expectations of our customers. 

The candidate will be actively involved in organizing supply chains for our supplier relationships through the international networks within Lamborghini and the Audi-VW Group and will work extensively on on-going and new vehicle projects in a strongly team-oriented environment.

We are looking forward to welcoming in our team, individuals who go the extra mile and put their effort and competence in turning best practice, ideas and concepts into projects and actions to satisfy our customers’ need.

Your responsibilities will focus on:

• Leading price negotiations and mediate 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 derive acquisition strategies.
• Being an active player in the VW Group Commodity Meeting aligning the Purchasing Strategy with the other VW Brands (Porsche, BY, Audi)
• Early involvement in the Project to Define best technology to match project Needs & Target
• Working with the latest e-procurement solutions
• Active member of cross functional teams 

About you

• University degree in Engineering
• 4/5 years of experience in Procurement
• Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus
• Fluent English and Italian, German will be considered a plus
• Good negotiations skills
• Able to manage complex supply chain
• Target oriented
• Team working
• Analytical skills

What we offer

• Flexible working
• Holistic Well-Being program
• Parenthood program
• Specific job posting for internal employees
• Access to qualified Learning paths
• Development programs

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