JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.È questo il prossimo passo nella sua carriera? Scopra se è il candidato/la candidata ideale leggendo la panoramica completa qui sotto.What 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.Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!Position SummaryReporting 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.Main ResponsibilitesThe 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.Main opportunities and challenges:Member of Cross-functional TeamMultiple Commodities to be coveredObtaining quotes in accordance with predefined quality criteria and company standards; benchmarking quotes; processing and concluding contractsInitiating procurement processes, taking costs into accountPreparing and conducting negotiationsPlacing ordersConducting price comparisons to optimize the procurement situationPreparing documents for annual/price agreementsPreparing consignment stock agreements, conducting month-end closing audits, implementing and monitoring credit note procedures, and reducing costsPreparing, negotiating, and implementing make-or-buy decisions in collaboration with the relevant departmentsSupporting the purchasing management in team leadershipDeveloping and implementing efficient procurement and negotiation strategiesOptimizing purchasing processes to increase added valueMarket monitoring and proactive adaptation of purchasing strategiesSupplier 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 discrepanciesJob position requirementsEducation:University bachelor degreeMechanical Eng., Management Eng. or EconomicsProfessional background (companies/roles/preferred previous experiences/years of experiences)Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent,



combined with relevant professional experience in procurement.More than 5 years of professional experience in purchasing (preferred in industrial multinational environment)Hard skills (knowledge, technical skills, languages, IT skills…)Essential:Strategic sourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementCost Analysis and Value EngineeringTechnical knowledge, understanding of industrial manufacturing processesContract ManagementCommercial - Financial / Cost Management and Negotiation SkillsQuality Fundamentals ManagementProficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge is an advantageExcellent written and spoken English skillsLanguages: Italian / EnglishUnderstanding of market trends and sound judgmentProven project management and leadership skillsAvailability to travel domestically and internationally, according to business needsConsidered as a plus:Experience dealing with Asia Pacific vendor baseSoft skillsStructured and precise work style, high level of comprehension, and strong commitmentAbility to maintain high performance under pressure, with strong adaptability and resilienceHigh motivation, teamwork skills, and the ability to work independentlyStrong negotiation skills and networking abilitiesExcellent communication skills and a strong work ethicCompensation: Starting 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.Allison 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. xysqume “If 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"#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Buyer (Reggio Emilia)
🏢 Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems
📍 Reggio Emilia