Team Overview and Job Responsibilities
Based in Milan, within the HQ Purchasing Department, the candidate, reporting directly to the Head of Raw Materials, will have the following mission:
1. Define and implement the sourcing strategy for the materials and geographies in scope, in alignment with the Global Commodity Leaders
2. Negotiate with key suppliers defining the appropriate conditions for maximizing value creation for the Group
3. Support the Global Commodity Leaders (GCLs) in managing a portfolio of commodities
4. Lead and support commodity initiatives at regional/local level, in cooperation with the relevant internal stakeholders (GCLs, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, Quality, etc.)
Essential duties & Responsibilities
5. Ensure design and execution of the sourcing strategies and sourcing events in cooperation and alignment with Global Commodity Leaders, local purchasing teams and the other key internal stakeholders
6. Negotiate contracts and any other agreements with suppliers that are functional to the sourcing strategy in place
7. Govern the supply base and suppliers’ performance (including service level, quality, risk and compliance monitoring), ensuring the appropriate supplier selection, qualification, development and overall supplier management practices are in place. Support local teams in resolution of key issues arising in the supply of goods to the plants
8. Acquire a deep knowledge of raw material market dynamics, of the relevant supply base and of the materials applications within Prysmian
9. Lead market trend analysis for the commodities/geographies in scope and develop insights for business stakeholders, including support to purchasing team at global and local level in budgeting/forecasting and price evolution analysis for the commodities in scope
10. Lead the relationship with R&D to govern key qualification programs and innovation initiatives, including Design-To-Cost programs
Who are we looking for?
Skills & Competencies
11. Ability to work in multi-functional and international teams, with a strong matrix orientation
12. Ability to manage complexity taking fast and effective decisions
13. Excellency in building strong relationships at all level of the organization
14. Knowledge of plastics, metals, chemicals and of contracts with basic legal skills
15. Strong negotiation skills
16. Around 5 years’ experience
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