Requirements: English
Company: JR Italy
Region: Piacenza , Emilia-Romagna
Social network you want to login/join with:Company OverviewThe Iveco Defence Vehicles & Astra Business Unit, part of the Iveco Group, a global leader in the automotive sector, employs around 35,000 people and is present worldwide with 29 plants and 31 R&D centres.Founded in 1946, ASTRA offers a diverse range of heavy-duty vehicles for mining and construction industries worldwide. It designs and builds robust, reliable, and versatile vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles for off-road applications exceeding 60 tonnes in total ground mass.Our extensive experience and comprehensive civil and military range make us an ideal partner for technical advice, specialized service, optimized maintenance costs, and maximum durability.Position: Purchasing Specialist at ASTRA V.I. SpA Piacenza SiteEssential ResponsibilitiesDefine agreements with serial production suppliers and main Iveco vendors, utilizing full knowledge of the supply base, industry trends, and the competitive landscape.Understand the contents of negotiations, including financial aspects, and independently manage negotiations to produce tangible results.Use relevant tools to select suppliers, allocate business, and manage relationships to achieve objectives related to savings, quality, and timing.General BackgroundBachelor''s or Master''s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting.At least 2+ years of experience in purchasing/procurement within automotive or manufacturing companies.Relevant product knowledge.Proficiency in IT, including strong skills in Office Suite.Language skills: Italian (native), English (professional); additional languages are a plus.Soft SkillsFlexibility and teamwork orientation.Proactiveness and adaptability to meet delivery deadlines.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Self-motivated, determined, proactive, and result-oriented.Willingness to learn continuously.Additional qualities include autonomy, decision-making ability, flexibility, strong relationship management, transparency, effective information sharing, and planning skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr