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The 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.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as the main liaison between the purchasing department and project teams, ensuring procurement alignment with project goals.
Develops and manages project/product-specific procurement strategies to meet technical, budgetary, and timeline constraints of product / project.
Coordinates the procurement of critical components and services for complex products and/or multi-category projects.
Works closely with project management and operations/production to meet specific project objectives.
Provides feedback to category managers on supplier performance and project challenges. Ensures category strategies are adapted to project-specific requirements
Leads negotiations for project-specific contracts, focusing on minimizing risks and achieving favorable terms.
Sets the interface to operational procurement / order handling.
Supports cost transparency and value engineering efforts during project planning and execution.
Identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements strategies to achieve project budget goals.
Monitors and controls project-related procurement costs and provides regular updates to stakeholders.
YOUR PROFILE:
Commercial or technical education (university of applied sciences, university)
Minimum 3 years in strategic purchasing, preferably in a project-driven or industrial environment.
Experience in automotive, machinery, or systems engineering industries is a plus.
Proven track record of managing procurement for complex products and/or multi-category projects.
Experience in working with international matrix organizations and multicultural project teams.
Ability to balance competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Advanced skills in supplier negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement software.
Stakeholder management and communication skills.
A project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a strong advantage
Fluency in German and English languages
Willingness to travel
Contact RecruiterTalent Acquisition: Mariele Lo Bianco
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ABOUT AVL Italia S.p.A
AVL Italia, founded in 1980, provides the full portfolio of AVL technologies at the local level, offering customized solutions tailored to its customers.
With more than 40 years of experience and the support of a strong, highly qualified local team, AVL Italia is committed to making sustainable mobility 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.
AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.
Find out more: www.avl.com
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