Commodity Buyer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

For our location in Lanciano, Italy, We are looking for a Commodity Buyer, responsible for all operational purchasing activities within the given commodity/ components
Key responsabilities:

- Source all parts in the commodity group within the agreed quality, timing and cost targets.
- Management of various commodities
- Analyse quotations to determine best suppliers, prepare sourcing, negotiate terms and conditions in compliance with overall business objectives.
- Review purchase requests, prepare requests for quotations, select bidders list to received competitive quotes on commodities assigned.
- Implement contracts with regard to deliveries, quantities, quality, etc.
- Strong collaboration with colleagues in the plant as well as related departments

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential Functions:

- Supplier selection, evaluation, price negotiation, contracting, statistical evaluations.
- Ability to work in an international environment according to established purchasing rules.

Minimum Requirements:

- A team player who demonstrates determination, energy and enthusiasm following an open, flexible and solution driven approach.
- Ideally educated to a technical diploma;at least 3-5 years in Automotive (preferably) purchasing manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of technical drawings reading.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in supplier evaluation, negotiation and related correspondence.
- Competence in business tools: PC (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database (SAP)
- Fluent in English is a must, second language is an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Permanent Contract
- Canteen
- International Experience

WHO WE ARE
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.