Social network you want to login/join with: Senior Strategic Buyer Manufacturing, Parma Client: Important client CPL & Taylor by Synergos Srl is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer Manufacturing (Rif. CG-102B2). Location: Parma, Italy Job Category: Procurement EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 324511187248716185633710 Job Views: 4 Posted: 20.02.2025 Expiry Date: 06.04.2025 Job Description: Our client is a multinational company, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. His portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components, and comprehensive services. The company has some important branches in Northern Italy. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented BUYER to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. The buyer, reporting to the HEAD OF PROCUREMENT in the PROCUREMENT DIVISION, will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand. The SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Role Responsibilities: Work closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business. Adapt and implement catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/regional level in compliance with guidelines. Run negotiations, awarding decisions, and follow-up with suppliers, taking awarding decisions in line with category strategy. Execute supplier selection along strategy, requirements, supplier base development, and identification of new suppliers. Direct involvement in and solving of issues with suppliers (e.g., quality, delivery, and service issues). Research new technologies and materials on request of other company functions (technical office, R&D, production office). Monitor and communicate performance of suppliers. Strive for automation and digitalization practices and tool improvement. Ensure cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and execution. Ensure compliance with procurement process, policies, and other statutory requirements within category. Accountability of KPI’s as agreed by the line manager. Key Accountabilities: Partner in designing increments of procurement strategy. Team leader operational and service manufacturing buyers. Proactive and value-added approach in the supply chain processes management and with stakeholders. Continuously optimize procurement processes in scope of work. Continuous improvement of processes. We require: University, bachelor’s degree in engineering. Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional). English (fluent). 5 years of experience in procurement processes. Profound background in international contract management. Background in quality management. Solid cost analysis and management experience. Deep knowledge of design to cost project related to welded construction, CNC & Carpentry. Inter-Cultural Sensitivity. Experience with implementation of corporate procurement. Work experience in complex organizations. Profound negotiation experience across the supplier markets. Market analysis experience. Ability to network and build lasting relationships. Internal stakeholder/supplier relationship management. Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically. Takes ownership of the work, successes, and mistakes. Very good communication skills. Negotiation Expert for Large and complex negotiations. Contract and contract framework experience. Commercial/analytical and engagement skills. Proactivity and result orientation. Availability for short trips. Knowledge of technical drawing. Excellent knowledge of Office and Excel. Candidates from all over Italy will be considered and will be able to transfer their domicile near the company to Parma and its province. We offer: Interesting Salary Package. Career Development. Work experience in a modern, complex, and challenging international organization. Before applying, check out our website to make sure the offer is still open. Candidates are invited to read the privacy notice pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the EU Regulation 679/2016 (GDPR) on the website, authorizing the processing of personal data. The offers are open to all candidates without gender difference (L.903/77). CPL & Taylor By Synergos Srl Ricerca e Selezione del Personale - Aut. MLSPS Prot. 13/I/0008775 Mantova – Parma – Verona – Modena - Brescia Centralino Unico: 39 0376 324703 J-18808-Ljbffr