BUYER

The Buyer manages supplier relationships for assigned categories, ensuring the best economic conditions while meeting quality, service, purchasing strategy and sustainability requirements. The role supports category strategy development and execution, with a focus on competitiveness, supply continuity, innovation, risk mitigation and total cost optimization. Acting as a key business partner for internal stakeholders and a strategic interface with suppliers, the Buyer collaborates closely with Plant Management, Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Quality and Finance, reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager.

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