BUYER

Posizione:

In Carel Industries the Electronics Buyer organizes and manages the supplier relationship dealing with the assigned categories, guarantees the most favorable economic conditions for supply, in compliance with quality, service level and purchasing strategy. Support the development and execution of category strategies, ensuring long-term competitiveness, supply continuity, innovation, risk mitigation, sustainability targets and total cost optimization across the assigned categories.

Hierarchical Relationship

Reports to Group Purchasing Manager

Functional Relationship

Main functional relationships are with Plant Management, Sourcing Project Team, Planning, Material Planners, Logistics, Platforms, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D Product Maintenance, Quality and Finance.

Main Responsibilities & Activities

Dealing with the assigned categories:

• negotiates with suppliers prices, delivery terms, terms & conditions
• defines supply shares and relevant supply strategies
• negotiates purchasing agreements with suppliers
• searches for alternative products and qualifies new suppliers in accordance with internal process
• support the plants worldwide to share best supply conditions
• monitors supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost and implements improvement plans

Strategic Sourcing

• supports the developments and implements category strategies aligned with Group business objectives
• monitors market trends, commodity indexes and supply market dynamics

Supplier Relationship Management

• establishes strategic partnerships and communication with key suppliers
• maintains supplier performance management processes through KPIs and scorecards

Risk, Compliance & Sustainability

• ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• supports supplier sustainability assessments and ESG initiatives

Requisiti:

• English is a must
• Experience in purchasing and supply chain management
• Strong negotiation skills and analytical method
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Electronic background is a plus
• Share the values of the Carel Culture Code!

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