Electronic Commodity Manager Job in 20092, Lombardia Italy

Talent Tree Consulting recruitment Firm is looking for a qualified profile to join a Milan based global technology group focused upon industrial automation, rail transportation and controls as an:

 

Electronic Commodity Manager

  

The candidate, joining the Engineering Center of Excellence and EMEA Appliance Headquarters, will be responsible for:

 

·         Management of the design and implementation of the commodity acquisition strategy

·         Coordination of the purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments in order to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner

·         Lead, facilitate improvements of the commodity acquisition strategy

·         Address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing and product availability

·         Interact closely with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues

·         Develop negotiation strategies to create a "win-win" relationship between the company and its suppliers

·         Contributes to purchasing function efforts to identify new, high potential suppliers

·         Manages and ensures the management and tracking of internal implementation and contract compliance

·         Develops and sets strategic direction for assigned commodities

·         Oversees large and complex programs

·         Is responsible for budget and schedule compliance

·         Work on global procurement projects

·         Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers

·         Is responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity. Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.

·         Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services). Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.

·         Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.

·         Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.

 

 To be successful in the role the candidate will need:

 

·         Excellent knowledge of domestic or global assigned commodities

·         8 to 10 years of related experience

·         Previous experience in  multinational companies preferably electronic  sector

·         Fluent in English

·         Willing to travel 25% of the time

 

 

Additional information:

Full time contract, competitive salary offered.