Sourcing Specialist

Our site in **Trento** (**Italy**) is currently looking for a:
**SOURCING SPECIALSIT**

Involved in the **Supply Chain** department of the site and within the scope assigned by the Sourcing Coordinator, our **Sourcing Specialist** ensures the **development and management of the appropriate supplier base** to ensure business expectations are met in terms of total cost of ownership and supply service.
- Responsibilities_
- **Identify and select suppliers** of materials and services, **develop the supplier base localization process**, and supports the divisional function in scouting new suppliers and products in the market of competence.
- ** Negotiate contractual terms** and directly manage suppliers, to meet current and future business expectations. Ensure that the plant needs are fully met in terms of price, service level and quality (lowest TCO).
- Support the Sourcing Coordinator in the execution of the **yearly saving plan of the site** and bring to completion the **Cost Improvement Initiatives** assigned.
- Maintain **short
- and long-term plans** for the **assigned categories of purchasing.**:

- Maintain and **update ERP system** with agreed information and data
- Requirements:_
- **Fluency in English is a prerequisite**:

- ** University Degree preferably in Engineering or Economics**
**1/3 years of experience** as specialist (commodity, sourcing) within the Sourcing/Procurement department of an industrial manufacturing and / or processing global environment.
- Experience in **Supply Chain**, preferably in the FMCG environment
- ** IT ERP/MRP/WMS systems** (SAP as preferable requirement)
- ** Analytical skills** (including data collection, analysis and review; etc)
**Continuous improvement mindset**:

- ** Cross-functional communication**:

- ** Proactive attitude and Problem solving**:

- Availability to travel