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Senior buyer HVAC
The Buyer leads the development and implementation of procurement strategies and activities resulting in best-in-class quality, delivery and total cost of ownership in relation to the assigned commodities. The Buyer will be responsible for RFQ/tender execution, negotiations, market analysis, strategy development, contract management as well as processing/monitoring purchasing orders. He/she will be also focused on the improvement of inventory turns while ensuring on time material availability the manufacturing site. The resource will actively liaise with R&D, Production, Quality and Sales Teams. Position is based in Meldola or Piove di Sacco.
What the company offer:
- For this position, the starting gross annual salary will be no less than €45.000
- Welfare package
- Healthcare Benefits Package
- Flexible working hours
- Employee canteen
- CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria.
- The position is based in Meldola (FC). However, candidates residing in Piove di Sacco (PD) or nearby areas will also be considered."
Transparency Notice
At the end of the recruitment process, the company reserves the right to make an offer with a job grade and/or compensation package different from those indicated in this job advertisement, in line with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills. Any deviations may be justified by objective and documented factors that can raise during the selection process.
Regulatory Compliance
- This decision complies with the pay transparency obligations set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation. Each application will be evaluated without any form of discrimination, including factors such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Work Experience & Education Requirements
Work Experience & Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field will be preferable;
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement / supply chain management:
• Experience in the HVAC sector is a preferred qualification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
• Solid analytical, IT and organizational skills and the ability to work in team, even cross functional;
• Results oriented and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines;
• Ability for high problem identification and problem resolution, demonstrated ability to make sound judgment and decisions;
• Incline to build, develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally;
• A pronounced customer-centric focus, performance accountability, innovation & adaptability, positive energy, respect & teamwork and absolute integrity (winning right);
• Must be fluent in English. For this position, the starting gross annual salary will be no less than
What will you be doing in this role?
Duties & Responsibilities
• Commodities strategies definition and implementation;
• Manage relationships with suppliers in his/her scope of responsibility;
• RFQ/tender preparation, execution and analysis and contracting;
• Deploy contracts, standard terms & conditions, preferred payment terms and Incoterms in alignment with the business objectives and strategies set by Group Supply Chain;
• Ensure suppliers’ prices, lead time and other conditions are correctly entered and maintained in the ERP system;
• Achieve cost reduction and inventory turns targets;
• Manage purchasing orders and follow-up;
• Monitor inventory and ensure that stocks are kept at appropriate levels;
• Monitor and report Supplier On Time Delivery, working actively to improve the same if not in line with the targets;
• Engage with suppliers to solve quality and delivery issues;
• Investigate and suggest new supply partners along with rationalization of the supply base where appropriate.
• Contribute to improve procurement processes/tools and ensure adherence to Group policies/governance;
• Manage priorities and competing demands, effectively managing internal customer expectations;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Technical dept.) on the purchasing of specific items, new components and on the phase out of obsolete material;
• Review periodically the replenishment strategy to keep it always up to date;
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
Accountability and Metrics
• Purchasing Cost Reduction;
• Material availability on time to respect Site production plan and customer request;
• Supplier On Time Delivery;
• Inventory Value and Inventory Turns.
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