BUYER ROLE SUMMARY Buyer will report to the Purchasing Manager of Nidec Conversion. He/She will lead the procurement strategy execution for the assigned commodities, to deliver the company targets in term of cost reduction, cashflow, OTD and quality. He she/will contribute to projects execution, working cross functionally with multiple departments (R&D, Engineering, Production, PM and Quality Assurance) in a team environment. He/She will develop a deep knowledge of the supply base to optimize the interactions with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. DAILY TASKS AND MAIN RESPONSABILITIES: Purchasing materials according to required technical specifications, budget, delivery schedule and terms, negotiating with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, rebate, terms and conditions. Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures. Managing the supplier panel for the assigned commodities. Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues. Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price. OTD and Quality Claims managing, leading the related negotiations. Identifying and qualifying new suppliers together with quality and engineering specialists. · Generate and maintain complete and accurate purchasing records to facilitate future business decisions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: · Bachelor/master’s degree in engineering or economics. · At least 3 years of experience as material buyer in structured manufacturing companies. · Education/Work experience abroad is a plus. TECHNICAL and LENGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED: Excellent Italian and English knowledge. A third language is a plus. · Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. · Experience with ERP (SAP). · knowledge of business economics and supply chain processes. · Technical background with supply base knowledge of industrial components. · Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings. · Good project management skills. PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED : Accountability. Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. Take ownership for your mistakes. Problem solving. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on quality. Resilience and passion in what you do. Patience, tenacity and hard work allow you to reach your goals and positively respond to challenges. Never give up. Team Play. Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: availability to travel up to 20% of the time. About Us Nidec Conversion is a $600M Business Unit of Nidec Corporation, a $18 Billion+ global company, headquartered in Milan (Italy) and footprint in more than 10 countries. Nidec Industrial Solutions offers complete, innovative and tailored electrical systems for energy efficiency to hundreds of customers worldwide. Its target markets are traditional and renewable energy, steel, petrochemical, marine, industrial automation and emerging segments in energy field. The global organization specializes in designing, engineering, commissioning and service complex applications with electric motors and generators, electronic power converters and inverters, automation and software for industrial processes, complete electric solutions, retrofitting of power plants and hydroelectric generators. In addition, the group has strong know-how in the field of integrated systems for the production and storage of electrical energy from renewable sources and their integration into electricity grids, as well as in the design and implementation of infrastructures for e-mobility. Nidec is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. #LI-ES1 HYBRID Cinisello Balsamo, Italy Department global sourcing, procurement & supplychain Locations Cinisello Balsamo Remote status Hybrid