Buyer Lighting

About The Job Are you eager to take a new opportunity?
About The Job Are you eager to take a new opportunity? Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic environment where to build your professional career?
Description We are looking for a Buyer Lighting to join our headquarters at Sant'Agata Bolognese (BO), reporting hierarchically to the Head of Exteriors and Risk Management.
You will be responsible to carry out all the negotiation activities with suppliers/partners for the competent parts and to evaluate their offers in order to define contracts by taking care of yearly budget achievement.
Your Main Activities Will Be Leading price negotiations and mediate award decisions through a worldwide Bidder's List
Identifying & Leading cost Saving Ideas including supplier visits at plant
Scouting for New Suppliers and Innovation with a deep focus on Economics and Business Sustainability
Analysing new market trends and derive acquisition strategies in the lighting Commodity
Being an active player in the VW Lighting Group Commodity Meeting, aligning the Lighting Purchasing Strategy with the other VW Brands (Porsche, Bentley, Audi, etc.)
Early involvement in the Project to Define best Technology to match project Needs & Target
Working with the latest e-procurement solutions
Active member of cross functional teams
About You University Degree in in Engineering (Management/Mechanical/Materials)or equivalent
5 years' experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
Proven competence in Lighting / Electronic Components
English knowledge, German will be considered a plus
Good negotiations skills
Able to manage complex supply chain
Target oriented
Team working
Analytical skills
What We Offer Salary & Benefit Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica
Annual gross salary starting from € 43.300. The successful candidate's placement and final offer will be determined by their experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Company bonus and individual bonus (if applicable)
Relocation allowance (if applicable)
Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members
Flexible hours and hybrid working model (if applicable)
Company canteen
Favorable car leasing and purchase conditions within the Group Brands
Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles
Welfare programs supporting wellbeing, personal needs, health prevention and work‐life balance
Paid special leaves on top of national contract annual leaves (e.g. specialist visits for relatives, pets..)
Dedicated parenthood programs and paid leaves for children enrollment
Learning & Development Continuous upskilling through digital and on‐site training programs
Access to company‐supported language courses
Structured onboarding with buddy support
Career development paths and internal mobility opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer , which is why applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from anyone who feels they fit the profile we are looking for and who wants to contribute to create an increasingly inclusive culture in a diverse ecosystem.