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 & ActivitiesDealing with the assigned categories:Negotiates with suppliers prices, delivery terms,



terms & conditionsDefines supply shares and relevant supply strategiesNegotiates purchasing agreements with suppliersSearches for alternative products and qualifies new suppliers in accordance with internal processSupport the plants worldwide to share best supply conditionsMonitors supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality and cost and implements improvement plansStrategic SourcingSupports the developments and implements category strategies aligned with Group business objectivesMonitors market trends, commodity indexes and supply market dynamicsSupplier Relationship ManagementEstablishes strategic partnerships and communication with key suppliersMaintains supplier performance management processes through KPIs and scorecardsRisk,
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📌 BUYER (Legnaro)
🏢 Carel Industries S. P. A.
📍 Legnaro