Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist - Mechanical

Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist - Mechanical

Job Description Commodity Buyer Senior Specialist - Mechanical Requisition ID: 4903 Job Location: Torino - Italy Category: Purchasing Job Type: Full Time Working Mode: Hybrid

Innovation.

Sustainability.

Productivity.

This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere.

With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you.

If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success.

And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration.

So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading the team that manages the relationships with suppliers, follow the strategies of central purchasing and ensures production with the procurement of parts.

We are looking for a resource who will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient sourcing of hydraulic, pneumatic and steering systems for our leading company in the agricultural sector.

We are looking for a dynamic person with excellent organizational skills and a deep knowledge of the sector

The Buyer responsibilities include the sourcing management and the total acquisition cost management.

• Manages the procurement of medium- to high-complexity components for European plants, covering hydraulic, pneumatic, and steering systems within the Mechanical commodity group.
• Manage the external company in charge of the purchase requisition and sourcing activity following KPI as Ageing and Purchase requisition backlog.
• Responsible for tactical and strategic activities involved with the purchase of critical production parts within assigned commodity
• Supports function for new product launch initiatives while developing and implementing cost reduction and sourcing strategies, leading to improved quality, technology and timely delivery performance
• Drives, forecasts and reports economic savings performance, negotiates price reductions, increases and long-term agreements, market test and award new business to maximize leverage, analyzes various reports to capture opportunities
• Perimeter of work: Mechanical AG

Key Responsibilities

SOURCING MANAGEMENT

Supplier selection for new product, focused on

• Total Cost (piece price, tooling, transportation, packaging, etc.)
• Quality & Timing
• Key Stake Holder Management
• Alignment of all key stakeholder’s objectives during the sourcing process
• TOTAL ACQUISITION COST MANAGEMENT
• 1. Identify risks and opportunities for the total cost of current products
• Forecast budgetary impacts of risks and opportunities
• Raw material & Economic impacts
• Logistics, Transportation, Packaging Impacts
• Currency & Tariff impacts
• Capacity impacts
• 2. Create mitigation plan for risk & implementation plan for opportunity
• Resourcing & Market test current product
• Technical cost reductions
• Tracking raw material indices
• Best Place to buy
• 3. Lead negotiations for total cost improvement of current products
• Raw material & Commercial using back leverage (MKT test, new business, resourcing, etc.)
• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (SUPPLY BASE)
• 1. Supply/Relation Champion
• Escalation to resolve supply base issues
• Product cost disputes & Invoicing issues
• Quality concerns
• Delivery delays & Product development timing delays
• 2. Contract Negotiations
• Long term purchasing agreements
• Master Supply Agreements
• Raw material indexation agreements
• Warranty agreements
• Co-development agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Compliance agreements

Experience Required

• Short/Master Degree in Economics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Finance preferred
• Fluent English
• Excellent knowledge in Excel and the Office package
• Relevant product/commodity knowledge
• Knowledge of local supplier’s market for the relevant product/commodity
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the position
• Preferred Qualifications
• Negotiation skills to achieve results
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to independently make some decisions that also affect the team
• Good communication skills
• Good team work orientation
• Sense of initiative
• Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is € 46,800 - 52,000 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location.

If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people.

Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future.

• To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Build a Career Doing Meaningful Work

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels.

Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.

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