Tailor&Fox – your HR Business Partner - On behalf of our Client, a prestigious luxury automotive company based in the "Motor Valley", in the Bologna area, we are searching for:

BUYER/SENIOR BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS

You will report to the Commodity Manager in the Procurement Area and be responsible for the complete management of the material group in commodity within the Interior commodity (steering wheel / seat / door panel)

Your responsibilities will focus on:

• Leading price negotiations and mediating 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 deriving acquisition strategies;

• Being an active player in the Group Commodity Meeting aligning the Purchasing Strategy with the other Brands;

• Early involvement in the Project to Define the best technology to match project Needs & Targets;

• Working with the latest e-procurement solutions;

• Active member of cross-functional teams

In order to meet these targets, you will need:

• University Degree in Engineering;

• At least 3-4 years experience;

• Background in the automotive sector is considered a plus;

• Good negotiations skills;

• Business fluency in English;

• Target-oriented approach;

• Team working attitude;

• Analytical skills;

• Ability to deliver under pressure;

• Willingness to work cross-functionally.

Place of Work: Bologna area