pBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. /p pWhat powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. /p pLearn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward! /p h3Position Summary /h3 pReporting to the Local Purchasing Manager, this position leads all strategic and operational procurement activities for the assigned commodities. He/She leverages purchasing strategies to maximize results and synergies across the supply base, ensuring effective and professional sourcing of products and services. /p h3Main Responsibilites /h3 pThe Senior Buyer is responsible for leading and supporting all purchasing activities across multiple material categories, with a primary focus on sub-assembly components (with a particular focus on hydraulics). The role contributes to the definition and deployment of commodity strategies for the assigned suppliers and sub‑categories, ensuring alignment with technical, quality, commercial and supply chain requirements. He/She ensures the achievement of the required quality, delivery performance, cost efficiency, technical features, sustainability standards, and risk management. In addition to operational procurement responsibilities, the position oversees global sourcing activities, following established processes and delivering results at consolidated commodity level. He/She leads negotiations and agreement finalization, securing competitive and sustainable purchasing conditions across all assigned material categories. /p h3Main opportunities and challenges:



/h3 ul liMember of Cross-functional Team /li liMultiple Commodities to be covered /li liObtaining quotes in accordance with predefined quality criteria and company standards; benchmarking quotes; processing and concluding contracts /li liInitiating procurement processes, taking costs into account /li liPreparing and conducting negotiations /li liConducting price comparisons to optimize the procurement situation /li liPreparing documents for annual/price agreements /li liPreparing consignment stock agreements, conducting month-end closing audits, implementing and monitoring credit note procedures, and reducing costs /li liPreparing, negotiating, and implementing make-or-buy decisions in collaboration with the relevant departments /li liSupporting the purchasing management in team leadership /li liDeveloping and implementing efficient procurement and negotiation strategies /li liOptimizing purchasing processes to increase added value /li liMarket monitoring and proactive adaptation of purchasing strategies /li liSupplier management: establishing and developing strategic business partners; consolidating purchasing volumes and reducing the number of suppliers; serving as a liaison between departments and suppliers Resolution of discrepancies /li /ul h3Job position requirements /h3 h3Education: /h3 pUniversity bachelor degree /p pMechanical Eng., Management Eng. or Economics /p h3Professional background (companies/roles/preferred previous experiences/years of experiences) /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent, combined with relevant professional experience in procurement.



/li liMore than 5 years of professional experience in purchasing (preferred in industrial multinational environment) /li liStrategic sourcing /li liCost Analysis and Value Engineering /li liTechnical knowledge, understanding of industrial manufacturing processes /li liContract Management /li liCommercial - Financial / Cost Management and Negotiation Skills /li liQuality Fundamentals Management /li liProficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantage /li liExcellent written and spoken English skills /li liUnderstanding of market trends and sound judgment /li liProven project management and leadership skills /li liAvailability to travel domestically and internationally, according to business needs /li /ul h3Considered as a plus: /h3 ul liExperience dealing with Asia Pacific vendor base /li liStructured and precise work style, high level of comprehension, and strong commitment /li liAbility to maintain high performance under pressure, with strong adaptability and resilience /li liHigh motivation, teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently /li liStrong negotiation skills and networking abilities /li liExcellent communication skills and a strong work ethic /li /ul h3Compensation: /h3 pStarting gross annual salary (RAL): starting at €50.000, Level B2 - CCNL Metalmeccanica Industria - The total compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s skills and professional experience. /p pAllison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. /p pIf you are not contacted within 60 days after your application, the search should be considered filled. In compliance with law obligations and GDPR, your application could be considered for further opportunities aligned with you profile" /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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