Global Purchasing Director (m/f/d)

For our location in Bolzano we are looking for a Global Purchasing Director (m/f/d)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the strategic and international direction, planning and development of global sourcing strategies to achieve business objectives and ensure sustainable value creation
• Strategic supplier selection, qualification and development
• Identify and qualify new procurement sources in accordance with the agreed sourcing strategies to ensure long term competitiveness and supply capability, create optimal cost structures, reduce capital lock-up and Alpitronic’s risk, including supplier performance and capacity assessment
• Ensure the resilience of the supply chain (multi-sourcing, near-shoring, standardisation, diversification of the manufacturing network, etc.)
• Optimise supply chain processes by implementing best practices to increase efficiency and productivity, minimise risk and improve supplier and product quality
• Design and negotiate domestic and international procurement contracts and supply agreements to ensure optimum cost, quality, availability, low capital commitment, flexibility and service
• Optimise material costs by actively participating in new product development and managing the purchasing activities associated with the initial stages of new product qualification and launch
• Develop and implement key performance indicators for procurement to monitor the success of strategies and processes and ensure continuous improvement
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Sales, R&D, Product Quality and other departments to ensure effective communication and alignment of sourcing and supply chain initiatives
• Identify, assess and manage risks to ensure business continuity and compliance
• Lead and develop teams of sourcing professionals to achieve high levels of performance and successful execution of the business strategy
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory, environmental and social standards in the supply chain

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Master’s degree in a technical and business-related field
• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in the automotive and electronics industries. Previous global responsibility is an advantage
• Proven ability to implement effective procurement and supply chain strategies and processes
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering background
• Knowledge of the relevant international sourcing market, negotiation techniques and supplier evaluation
• Experience of leading and developing teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in German, Italian and English

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Attractive bonus system and performance-related pay
• Additional company benefits