Location: Via Melen 83, 16152 Genoa, Italy

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Role

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain & Sourcing Specialist to define and execute sourcing and supply chain strategies for the components and subsystems of our next-generation robotic platforms.

Working across Engineering, Supplier Development, Purchasing, Program Management, and Operations, you will help build a competitive, resilient, and scalable supply chain capable of supporting product development and production growth. You will support the product lifecycle from early development through production ramp-up, ensuring supplier readiness, material availability, and long-term supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management teams to define sourcing strategies for new components and subsystems;
- Identify, assess, and select strategic suppliers, supporting make-versus-buy decisions and supplier sourcing strategies;
- Analyze supplier capabilities, market trends, production capacity, lead times, and supply chain constraints;
- Support RFQ, RFI, supplier evaluation, and sourcing activities for NPI programs;
- Drive cost analysis, benchmarking, and cost reduction initiatives in collaboration with Purchasing teams;
- Assess supply chain risks and define mitigation strategies to improve resilience and business continuity;
- Support material planning and supplier readiness throughout prototype, pre-series, and production ramp-up phases;
- Monitor sourcing and supply chain performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives;

Requirements

- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent background;
- 3-5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Commodity Management, Procurement Engineering, or similar roles;
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)



programs in automotive, robotics, aerospace, e-mobility, or other high-tech manufacturing environments;
- Experience managing global suppliers and complex technology-driven supply chains;
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier selection, make-versus-buy analysis, cost analysis, and supply chain planning;
- Experience with capacity planning, inventory management, logistics planning, and supply chain risk assessment;
- Familiarity with commodity management, TCO analysis, cost engineering, S&OP;, IBP, and Lean Supply Chain methodologies;
- Experience with ERP systems, SAP, PLM, Excel, Power BI, or similar supply chain tools;
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills;
- Excellent communication skills in international and cross-functional environments;
- Availability to travel nationally and internationally is expected.

Valued Extras

- Experience within automotive, robotics, aerospace, or other advanced manufacturing environments;
- Familiarity with supply chain analytics, inventory optimization, and cost engineering methodologies;
- Experience supporting industrial ramp-ups, supplier development, or supply chain scaling initiatives;

We Offer

- The opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge humanoid robotic systems;
- A stimulating and informal work environment alongside highly skilled technical and research teams;
- Employment contract under the Italian Metalworking Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico), commensurate with experience;
- Concrete opportunities for professional growth;

Disclaimer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants solely on the basis of merit and business needs, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, race, color, ethnic or social origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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