Buyer (Fixed Term Contract)

COMPANY PROFILE:
Iveco Group N.EXM: IVG) We are Iveco Group, a Company committed to transforming our business and leading the change to a more sustainable future. We constantly push towards new solutions and drive innovation in our products and services. At Iveco Group, WE GO BEYOND. IVECO, a pioneering commercial vehicles brand that designs, manufactures, and markets heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks; FPT Industrial, a global leader in a vast array of advanced powertrain technologies in the agriculture, construction, marine, power generation, and commercial vehicles sectors; and IVECO CAPITAL, the financing arm which supports them all. Iveco Group employs 33,000 people around the world and has 16 industrial sites and 22 R&D centres. Further information is available on the Company’s website.

Within the Indirect Purchasing team, the role is responsible for the end-to-end management of assigned procurement categories, driving both strategic sourcing initiatives and operational purchasing activities.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Manage procurement activities for Facility Management and Auxiliary Services categories (cleaning, security, canteen, vending, waste management, landscaping, maintenance, and general services).
Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with business needs, ensuring cost optimization, service excellence, and compliance.
Lead RFQs, tenders, and supplier negotiations to achieve the best balance of quality, service, cost, timing, and risk.
Collaborate with Facility Management, Real Estate, EHS, HR, Finance, Operations, Security, and Plant Management teams to understand requirements and support business priorities.
Coordinate procurement activities to ensure alignment with budgets, project timelines, and operational needs.
Cost Management & Performance Improvement
Identify savings opportunities through spend analysis, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supplier & Contract Management
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance through KPIs and SLAs.
Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and reviews to drive continuous improvement and mitigate risks.
Negotiate, manage, and monitor contracts and framework agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, sustainability standards, and HSE regulations.
Reporting & Procurement Excellence
Prepare procurement reports, savings tracking, spend analyses, and supplier performance dashboards.
Promote best practices in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and category management.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
At least 3 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in Indirect Procurement.
Experience in managing service contracts and supplier negotiations within industrial or multinational environments is considered a strong advantage.
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
Good understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), performance measurement, and supplier governance.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications; SAP knowledge is a plus.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and international environment.
Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills.
Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.

Applied Contract: CCSL Contratto Collettivo Specifico di Lavoro Iveco Group
Grade: 2° Gruppo Professionale
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