The Buyer manages supplier relationships for assigned categories, ensuring the best economic conditions while meeting quality, service, purchasing strategy and sustainability requirements. The role supports category strategy development and execution, with a focus on competitiveness, supply continuity, innovation, risk mitigation and total cost optimization. Acting as a key business partner for internal stakeholders and a strategic interface with suppliers, the Buyer collaborates closely with Plant Management, Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D;, Quality and Finance, reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager.
Main Responsibilities & Activities Dealing with the assigned categories: Negotiates with suppliers prices, delivery terms, terms & conditions
Defines supply shares and relevant supply strategies
Negotiates purchasing agreements with suppliers




Searches for alternative products and qualifies new suppliers in accordance with internal process
Support the plants worldwide to share best supply conditions
Monitors supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost and implements improvement plans
Strategic Sourcing Supports the developments and implements category strategies aligned with Group business objectives
Monitors market trends, commodity indexes and supply market dynamics
Supplier Relationship Management Establishes strategic partnerships and communication with key suppliers
Maintains supplier performance management processes through KPIs and scorecards
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📌 BUYER (Legnaro)
🏢 Macchinari e impiantistica
📍 Legnaro