Category Specialist

Leonardo
Varese, Lombardia
4 settimane fa

Job Description:

Mission:


Optimize the strategic sourcing of suppliers reducing purchasing costs, in line with delivery deadlines and a high supply quality.


Activities:


  • Is responsible for the definition and implementation of is own category strategies;
  • Support in strategic Make or Buy (MoB) decisions, as regards single product development and choices of vertical integration and M&A strategies;
  • Conduct a risk analysis for the purchase, by supplier or product, in order to mitigate and prevent risks associated with the purchasing process;
  • Support the definition and application of offset strategies by leveraging its knowledge of supply market;
  • Support the Sales Function in developing the economical offer, as regards the external costs;
  • Analyse the spend Categories managed by the Company, in terms of impact to business and Category complexity and identifying potential actions per each Category;
  • Determine objectively the optimal number and mix of suppliers for each region and category
  • Interface with other company functions in order to provide purchasing solutions, as far as the requests of internal customers are concerned;
  • Analyse, by product category, products market trends and perform business intelligence activities, in order to improve the knowledge of the suppliers’ market;
  • Application of the most relevant sourcing strategy by macro-category;
  • Support in tactical Make or Buy decisions, in order to address potential issues with regards to production capacity and activate operational procurement, if needed;
  • Oversee suppliers and subcontractors, at program / LoB level, supporting verification of compliance with the contractual terms provided for what concerns performance, deadlines, and quality of supply;
  • Define long-term sourcing strategies with suppliers, also with the support of the Procurement Program Manager;
  • Monitor the progress of supply contracts, verifying the existence of any critical issues and defining, at the same time, recovery plans.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering/Technical/Business discipline;
  • High school diploma application will be evaluated in case of proven long term experience in Procurement and Supply Chain environment;
  • 2 or more years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Material Management (or in a related position) with knowledge of organisational structure and processes is preferred;
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office;
  • Knowledge of Order/Material Management SAP Transactions is preferred;
  • Capability to work in cross-functional team environments;
  • Good communication skills (verbal/written), both in Italian and English language;
  • Sense of responsibility, customer orientation, decision making, autonomous working attitude under pressure in a complex organisation, maintaining focus on targets, quality and respect of timing;
  • Minimum knowledge of aeronautical regulation/legislation preferred;
  • Flexibility for travel in Italy and abroad for short time if needed.

Seniority:

Primary Location:

IT - Vergiate

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

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