Treviso, Italy
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Job Responsibilities
The Product Development Purchasing Specialist will support the activities in NPD (New Product Development) components sourcing & tracking, with a focus on timing & costs.
Main Responsibilities:
- Timing & cost tracking on NPD on assigned projects
- Sourcing process starting & tracking on in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, organizing technical alignment meetings with supplier, supporting commodities on tracking the tooling construction ensuring the overall project timing;
- Cooperate with Strategic Sourcing (Commodity Purchasing), Product Management, R&D, Quality, Operations, Marketing and Design to drive the global sourcing projects;
- Lead cost reduction activities across different commodities;
- Product or Process changes in regards to assigned projects, together with R&D, Strategic sourcing and Manufacturing
- Support supplier selection of Strategic Sourcing (Commodity Purchasing) or Operational Purchasing / Material Management on assigned products, especially towards Best-Cost-Countries (Sourcing, LCC);
Job Profile
Qualifications and knowledge:
- Bachelor Degree/Master Degree in Engineering or Management
- At least 2 years of professional experience in Purchasing / Product Development department
- Technical knowledge of production process or curiosity on “how it’s made” for components and/or products
Skills, capabilities, competencies:
- Good communication skills
- Good project management skills
- Fluent in English
- MS Office suite proficency
- Willing to travel quite often to EU and China
What we offer:
- Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the quality of products that millions of people use every day.
- Competitive Salary: Be rewarded for your expertise and dedication.
- Growth Opportunities: Develop your career within a leading global company.
- Wellbeing initiatives (engagement survey, welfare program, company restaurant, health insurance)
- Work-life balance (flexible work hours, remote work options)
- Partnerships and shopping programs (special price for company products, external partnerships & discounts, smart lockers,...
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we reject and condemn any form of discrimination including discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, health, race, nationality, cultural background, political opinions and religious beliefs, and membership of associations and trade unions.