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<p>AVL Italia S.p.A. offers a job in Italy (IT) as</p> <h1 style="color:#092332;font-size:30.0pt;line-height:35.0pt"><strong>Strategic Purchaser</strong></h1> <h2 style="color:#092332;font-size:18.0pt;line-height:26.0pt"></h2> <p> </p><p><p>The <strong>Strategic Purchaser</strong> plays a critical role in ensuring procurement success within complex products and / or multi-category projects. Acting as the primary representative of the purchasing function, this job integrates procurement activities with project management objectives, ensuring fulfillment of project / product requirements, aligning closely with the global category management team. Acting as the purchasing representative in cross-functional project teams, the job also focuses on sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation to meet technical, commercial, and scheduling goals.</p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><ul> <li>Serves as the main liaison between the purchasing department and project teams, ensuring procurement alignment with project goals. </li> <li>Develops and manages project/product-specific procurement strategies to meet technical, budgetary, and timeline constraints of product / project. </li> <li>Coordinates the procurement of critical components and services for complex products and/or multi-category projects. </li> <li>Works closely with project management and operations/production to meet specific project objectives. </li> <li>Provides feedback to category managers on supplier performance and project challenges. Ensures category strategies are adapted to project-specific requirements </li> <li>Leads negotiations for project-specific contracts, focusing on minimizing risks and achieving favorable terms. </li> <li>Sets the interface to operational procurement / order handling. </li> <li>Supports cost transparency and value engineering efforts during project planning and execution. </li> <li>Identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements strategies to achieve project budget goals. </li> <li>Monitors and controls project-related procurement costs and provides regular updates to stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>YOUR PROFILE:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><ul> <li>Commercial or technical education (university of applied sciences, university)</li> <li>Minimum 3 years in strategic purchasing, preferably in a project-driven or industrial environment. </li> <li>Experience in automotive, machinery, or systems engineering industries is a plus. </li> <li>Proven track record of managing procurement for complex products and/or multi-category projects. </li> <li>Experience in working with international matrix organizations and multicultural project teams. </li> <li>Ability to balance competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. </li> <li>Advanced skills in supplier negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment. </li> <li>Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement software. </li> <li>Stakeholder management and communication skills.</li> <li>A project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a strong advantage</li> <li>Fluency in German and English languages</li> <li>Willingness to travel</li> </ul> <p> </p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><strong>Contact RecruiterTalent Acquisition: </strong>Mariele Lo Bianco<strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Interested?</strong><br>If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>ABOUT AVL Italia S.p.A</strong></p> <p>AVL Italia<strong>,</strong> founded in 1980, provides the <strong>full portfolio of AVL technologies</strong> at the local level, offering customized solutions tailored to its customers.<br>With <strong>more than 40 years of experience </strong>and the support of a strong, highly qualified local team, AVL Italia is committed to making <strong>sustainable mobility </strong>a reality for everyone. It also supports companies and industrial partners in transitioning to cleaner energy sources and adopting advanced technologies to reduce environmental impact.</p>