Electronics Commodity Buyer

Overview
As Electronics Commodity Buyer you drive the sourcing strategy for electronics, building a resilient supplier base to support growth and new product introductions. You collaborate with R&D, Industrialization, Quality, Production and Sourcing to ensure supplier readiness, component availability, and cost effectiveness. You shape supplier development, mitigate risk, and align with future electronics-driven portfolio goals. This role offers cross-functional impact and opportunities to influence technology choices and supplier ecosystems.
Retribuzione / Benefits comprehensive compensation and benefits
health and well-being
lifelong learning and career growth
culture of trust and accountability
innovation powered by people
Responsabilità Define and implement sourcing strategies for the Electronics commodity.
Develop and manage suppliers for electronic components, PCBs, EMS providers, power electronics, sensors and related tech.
Lead supplier development focused on quality, capacity, manufacturing robustness, delivery performance and continuous improvement.
Support new product introductions through supplier readiness and industrial feasibility assessment.
Collaborate with R&D Hardware, Industrialization and Quality to evaluate solutions and supplier capabilities.
Identify cost reduction opportunities via should-cost analysis, value engineering and supplier collaboration.
Support lifecycle management including EOL monitoring, alternative sourcing, and continuity planning.
Lead supplier performance reviews and development plans for strategic electronics suppliers.
Identify emerging technologies, suppliers and market trends relevant to future product roadmaps.
Analyze sourcing and supply chain data to provide actionable optimization and risk mitigation insights.
Support digitalization and continuous improvement within Sourcing team.
Requisiti fondamentali Degree in electronics or related engineering field; minimum 5 years in electronics sourcing or supplier development.
Strong knowledge of electronic components, PCB assemblies, EMS suppliers and manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting NPI, industrialization and supplier qualification.
Cost engineering, value engineering and risk management knowledge.
Good knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP MM.
Experience with Power BI and advanced Excel; data-driven decision making.
Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in Italian and English.
communication
stakeholder management
analytical thinking
electronic components knowledge
PCB assemblies
EMS suppliers