Purchasing Manager

Are you a professional seeking a new challenge in a complex environment? Then you could join Discrete Automation business unit (m/w/d).

As our new **Purchasing manager **, you will be responsible for purchasing equipment, goods and services as well as managing vendors. You will also execute reliable and cost-effective supply chain strategies to deliver the materials, equipment, supplies and service to the **Bussero site **. #LI-Hybrid

**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be**:

- Oversee and supervise the purchasing department
- Maintain key relationships with suppliers for raw materials, supplies, and capital equipment
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies in coordination with the Global Supply Chain team.
- Collaborate with vendors to maintain and improve services
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors/suppliers in areas not directly managed by the Supply Chain team, including negotiation
- Work closely with the commodity manager to assess, manage, and mitigate risks; perform cost and scenario analysis; and identify cost-saving opportunities

**Who You Are**:
You are a positive person who believes collaboration is the key to success. You build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way.

You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times, try to gain insight into customer needs and build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations, utilizing systems and technology to stay on track.

**For This Role, You Will Need**:

- Education in (Mechanical) Engineering / Supply Chain or similar
- Proven experience in purchasing or manufacturing within a technical environment with ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Familiarity with machining parts and materials, including plastic, metal, and rubber
- Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems for inventory and procurement management
- Good understanding of measurements such as average monthly consumption, impact on stock levels and similar
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and prices with suppliers
- Verbal and written communication skills proficient in Italian & English
- Open to travel (20%)

**Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart**:

- Previous experience working in a matrix organization, collaborating with different types of suppliers, both indirect and direct
- Experience working in a multinational environment with a demonstrated ability to learn quickly

**Our Offer to You**

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and exciting.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

**WHY EMERSON**

**Our Commitment to Our People**

**At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.**

**We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.**

**At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, t