Purchasing Senior Engineer

For a client company, a prestigious Global Leader in the manufacture of earthmoving machinery based in Este (Padua), we are seeking a Senior Purchasing Engineer .

Responsabilità

The person in this role will be responsible for the following activities:

• Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets;
• Apply sourcing policy and act as interface between supplier and the company with respect to specifications and budgets;
• Develop and maintain strong functional skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts;
• Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within ERP systems;
• Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects;
• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews;
• Ensure continuous supply and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations;
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers; research and evaluate opportunities to reduce costs;
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as required; develop creative and innovative procurement processes and continuous improvement initiatives;
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers; assess tenders/quotations and prepare purchase orders aligned with final negotiations and organisational requirements;
• Assess and evaluate suppliers, ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities; resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues;
• Ensure a professional and consistent approach to supplier relationships and compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures during negotiations and contract award processes.

Profilo

Candidates meeting the following requirements will be considered:

• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers;

• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills;

• Analytical and numerically astute with proven problem identification and solution abilities; keen attention to detail and accuracy;

• Results-oriented with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines; ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously;

• Commercially and financially aware; able to add value, reduce costs and drive business improvements;

• Contract management and supplier management experience; project management capability;

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, components and supply chain management;

• Computer literate, including advanced Excel skills and ERP usage.

The profile is rounded out by:

• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure;
• Collaborative approach; proactively contributes to the team and engages others;
• Self-aware, assertive, optimistic and open to change; embraces personal challenge.

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