**Senior Technical Buyer** **Identis** is a global leader in secure ID issuance and financial card personalization solutions. Through innovative hardware, software, and services, we provide high-quality, scalable solutions to banks, government agencies, and businesses worldwide. We are looking for a highly skilled **Senior Technical Buyer** to join our Operations organization. The individual will play a key role in defining sourcing strategies and managing strategic suppliers for critical commodities supporting the production of electromechanical systems and industrial equipment. The position will work closely with Engineering, R&D;, Operations, Production Planning, and Quality departments, contributing to both new product development and operational excellence initiatives.
- **Responsibilities**_
- Strategic Procurement & Commodity Management_
- Define and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodity groups
- Manage supplier portfolios and develop long-term strategic partnerships
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management activities
- Negotiate pricing agreements, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and service levels
- Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks **Technical Purchasing**
- Manage procurement activities related to:
Raw Materials Metal Parts and Machined Components Sheet Metal and Fabricated Parts Electronic Components (PCBAs, power supplies, sensors, connectors, displays, motors, etc.) Plastic Components and Injection-Molded Parts
- Analyze technical drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing requirements
- Support Engineering and R&D; teams during supplier selection for new product developments




- Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with Engineering on value engineering and design-to-cost initiatives
- Participate in product industrialization and supplier development projects
- **Supplier Development & Performance**_
- Establish and monitor supplier KPIs related to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness
- Conduct supplier reviews and performance improvement programs
- Support supplier audits together with Quality and Operations teams
- Develop risk mitigation and dual sourcing strategies for critical commodities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply base
- **Supply Chain & Operations Support**_
- Ensure material availability to support production plans and customer commitments
- Manage supplier escalations and critical shortages
- Support inventory optimization initiatives and procurement planning activities
- Coordinate with Production Planning and Operations to improve supply reliability and responsiveness
- Contribute to supply chain resilience and business continuity initiatives
- **Requirements**_
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related disciplines
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Technical Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Commodity Management within industrial manufacturing environments




- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, PCB assembly, and electromechanical systems
- Experience negotiating with international suppliers and managing global sourcing activities
- Strong knowledge of cost breakdown analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics tools
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and engineering documentation
- Fluent English
- **Preferred Experience**_
- Experience in electromechanical, automation, industrial equipment, electronics, automotive, medical devices, payment systems, or high-tech manufacturing sectors
- Experience managing suppliers across Europe and Asia
- Knowledge of supplier quality processes and APQP methodologies
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
- **Soft Skills**_
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent analytical and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to manage complex supplier relationships and critical negotiations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive approach and strong sense of ownership
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments
- Results-oriented with strong accountability and executionfocus Retribuzione: €50.000,00 - €80.000,00 all'anno Benefit: - Assicurazione sanitaria
- Buoni pasto
- Cellulare aziendale
- Computer aziendale
- Fondo pensione
- Flessibilità oraria
- Parcheggio libero Sede di lavoro: Di persona

📌 Senior Technical Buyer (Torino)
🏢 MATICA FINTEC
📍 Torino