ph3Job Description /h3 /brpThe Strategic Purchaser plays a critical role in ensuring procurement success within complex products and / or multi-category projects.
Acting as the primary representative of the purchasing function, this job integrates procurement activities with project management objectives, ensuring fulfillment of project / product requirements, aligning closely with the global category management team.
Acting as the purchasing representative in cross-functional project teams, the job also focuses on sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation to meet technical, commercial, and scheduling goals.
/p /br /brh3Responsibilities /h3 /brul /brliServes as the main liaison between the purchasing department and project teams, ensuring procurement alignment with project goals.
/li /brliDevelops and manages project/product-specific procurement strategies to meet technical, budgetary, and timeline constraints of product / project.
/li /brliCoordinates the procurement of critical components and services for complex products and/or multi-category projects.
/li /brliWorks closely with project management and operations/production to meet specific project objectives.
/li /brliProvides feedback to category managers on supplier performance and project challenges.
Ensures category strategies are adapted to project-specific requirements /li /brliLeads negotiations for project-specific contracts, focusing on minimizing risks and achieving favorable terms.
/li /brliSets the interface to operational procurement / order handling.
/li /brliSupports cost transparency and value engineering efforts during project planning and execution.
/li /brliIdentifies cost-saving opportunities and implements strategies to achieve project budget goals.




/li /brliMonitors and controls project-related procurement costs and provides regular updates to stakeholders.
/li /br /ul /br /brh3Profile Description /h3 /brul /brliCommercial or technical education (university of applied sciences, university) /li /brliMinimum 3 years in strategic purchasing, preferably in a project-driven or industrial environment.
/li /brliExperience in automotive, machinery, or systems engineering industries is a plus.
/li /brliProven track record of managing procurement for complex products and/or multi-category projects.
/li /brliExperience in working with international matrix organizations and multicultural project teams.
/li /brliAbility to balance competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
/li /brliAdvanced skills in supplier negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment.
/li /brliProficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement software.
/li /brliStakeholder management and communication skills.
/li /brliA project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a strong advantage /li /brliFluency in German and English languages /li /brliWillingness to travel /li /br /ul /br /brh3We Offer /h3 /brpbSalary: /b €35,000 – €45,000 gross annual compensation (RAL).
/p /br /brh3ABOUT AVL Italia S.p.A /h3 /brpAVL Italia, founded in ****, provides the bfull portfolio of AVL technologies /b at the local level, offering customized solutions tailored to its customers.
With bmore than 40 years of experience /b and the support of a strong, highly qualified local team, AVL Italia is committed to making bsustainable mobility /b 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.
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📌 Strategic Purchaser (Bolzano)
🏢 AVL in Italy
📍 Bolzano