The Strategic Sourcing Specialist works to develop an innovative and competitive supply base for powertrain, vehicle, and battery development. The role focuses on ensuring speed, quality, and risk reduction across sourcing activities while supporting new business opportunities.

Responsibilities Identify and scout new suppliers in automotive and energy-related sectors

Perform technical and economic pre-qualification and supplier assessments

Support RFQ processes, including supplier selection and benchmarking

Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and cost breakdowns

Manage supplier-related risks and ensure mitigation strategies

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management teams

Develop and maintain supplier dossiers and benchmarking analyses

Run mini RFIs and organize technical visits to supplier facilities

Monitor supplier performance through monthly dashboards and KPIs

Support proposal preparation and contribute to new business acquisition

Analyze technical drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing processes

Ensure alignment with APQP, PPAP, and IATF standards

Continuously improve supplier competitiveness and sourcing efficiency Profile Description Degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field

3–7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier scouting

Experience in automotive and/or energy sectors

Strong knowledge of powertrain systems (ICE, BEV, PHEV,



FCEV); battery systems (cells, modules, BMS, cooling); vehicle engineering and prototyping; mechanical and electronic components

Ability to read technical drawings and analyze Bills of Materials (BOM)

Familiarity with manufacturing processes and quality standards (APQP, PPAP, IATF)

Strong analytical skills (TCO, cost analysis, competitiveness evaluation)

Excellent negotiation and risk assessment capabilities

Executive-level communication and synthesis skills

Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented mindset

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Proficiency in English (good to advanced level)

Willingness to travel We Offer RAL: 30k - 37k Contact RecruiterTalent Acquisition: Mariele Lo Bianco Interested? If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL! ABOUT AVL Italia S.p.A AVL Italia, founded in 1980, provides the full portfolio of AVL technologies at the local level, offering customized solutions tailored to its customers.

With more than 40 years of experience and the support of a strong, highly qualified local team, AVL Italia is committed to making sustainable mobility a reality for everyone. It also supports companies and industrial partners in transitioning to cleaner energy sources and adopting advanced technologies to reduce environmental impact.

📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Powertrain (Cavriago)
🏢 AVL in Italy
📍 Cavriago