Purchasing Manager

Your role

As a result of an internal career move, our previous Purchasing Manager has acquired a new role within the Group, creating an opportunity for a talented professional to join our team.

Mission

The Mission of the Purchasing Manager is to develop and safeguard Product Company strategy focusing on elevating Product Company procurement capabilities and ensure the department's efficiency and cost-effectiveness while guaranteeing competence an know how sharing through recruiting, coaching and close interaction with other department. Additionally, continuously improve supplier quality, develop strong supplier relationships, and support business growth by analyzing and developing necessary reports to enhance profitability and achieve strategic goals while being and active member of product company Mgmt. Team

Main Responsabilities

• Lead and develop the purchasing function and its team members – in line with the company’s targets, and with modern purchasing methods, fostering a high-performance culture based on accountability, continuous learning and collaboration
• Ensure the company has the right talent with the right attitude, focusing on competence development and retention, performance management coaching and empowerment.
• Further develop the purchasing organization, reinforcing and securing the right structure to align with business development.
• Maintain an ambitious, innovative and continuously updated Purchasing Plan, paying strong attention to new developments in the Product Portfolio and the Division, actively contributing to specific projects
• Develop and implement supplier risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and business resilience
• Safeguard competence retention and sharing in the Purchasing department by recruiting, coaching, and training, and implementing the right tools and organizational structure.
• Increase the efficiency of the Purchasing Department through the use of the right tools, training, creativity, and close interaction with other departments
• Promote cooperation and alignment with other Product Company functions and divisions, sharing and embracing best practices to achieve high performance.
• Have a very strong focus on our cost reduction target of CC7, working very closely together with Production and Engineering.
• Manage the department in strict accordance with Atlas Copco’s QEMS and Quality Assurance procedures, maintaining high standards.
• Support business growth by analyzing and developing necessary reports, steering towards improved key ratios for capital employed and profitability, and benchmarking new processes and ideas.
• Pay strong attention to reducing supplier quality issues, inefficiencies, scrapping costs, purchase variances, and zero-prices in the system.
• Drive continuous improvement of the quality of the supplier base through continuous improvement, supplier development, and resourcing, ensuring products in the field have the lowest possible quality cost.
• Develop the supplier base and establish good relations with suppliers, identifying and qualifying new vendors capable of meeting technical, quality, and flow requirements.
• Focus on total product cost reduction and operational cost-effectiveness, working closely with Production and Engineering to achieve cost reduction targets and negotiating purchasing agreements.
• Safeguard integrity and transparency of our operations by making sure that “The Way we do things” and “The Business Code of Practice” is understood and applied also by our business partners.
  
  

What we expect from our candidates

• Bachelor’s degree - or above- in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing a growing team
• More than 5 years of experience in manufacturing companies in purchasing department
• Strong negotiation skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing supplier quality performance , ensuring compliance with company quality standards and requirements
• Skilled in driving supplier compliance, managing corrective action plans, and fostering continuous improvement to support operational excellence and business goals.
• Capability to inspire, motivate, act and to go the extra mile while establishing clear expectations and priorities
• Experience in project management; PMP certification is preferred and will be considered a strong asset
• Ability to analyze purchasing data, KPIs, and performance metrics to identify trends, drive decision-making, and implement corrective actions
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Ownership, accountability and continuous improvement orientation
• Customer focus and collaboration attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and AI technologies.
• Excellent command of both Italian and English is mandatory.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented
  
  

What is important for us

• Active collaboration with your colleagues
• Promotion of new ideas with a focus on improvement and innovation
• Adherence to the company rules, commitment to develop inclusion and collaboration in the workplace
• Promotion of the company’s values - Interaction, Commitment and Innovation - to fulfil Atlas Copco vision “First in mind – First in Choice”
• Customer centric approach
  
  

Compensation & Benefit

The compensation and benefits package outlined below has been designed for candidates whose qualifications, skills, and experience closely match the requirements described in this job posting. At the same time, we strongly encourage professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Every application will be carefully reviewed, and the final offer may be tailored to reflect the selected candidate’s specific level of experience, competencies, and professional achievements.

For this role, the successful candidate will be offered a permanent employment contract under the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, classified as a white-collar employee at Level A1. The compensation package includes a starting salary within the relevant pay range beginning at €60k gross per year, complemented by an individual variable compensation scheme, a company car, a fourteenth month's salary, and participation in the collective profit-sharing bonus program.

In addition, employees benefit from a hybrid working model with flexible working hours. The company also provides a structured onboarding program to support integration into the organization, a fully company-funded canteen service, and access to a flexible benefits platform, as well as a range of discount agreements covering various products and services.

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For more information about the vacancy you can write an e-mail at personale.varisco@atlascopco.com.