Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Altro in Italia
Experteer Overview As Strategic Sourcing Specialist for powertrain, you will develop a competitive supplier base for automotive and energy-related projects. You collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management to drive speed, quality, and risk reduction in sourcing while supporting new business opportunities. You will analyze costs, TCO, and supplier performance to boost competitiveness. The role offers scope to influence procurement across BEV, PHEV, ICE, and battery systems in a sustainability-focused company.
Benefits Identify and scout new suppliers in automotive and energy-related sectors
Perform technical and economic pre-qualification and supplier assessments
Support RFQ processes, including supplier selection and benchmarking
Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and cost breakdowns
Manage supplier-related risks and ensure mitigation strategies
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management teams
Develop and maintain supplier dossiers and benchmarking analyses
Run mini RFIs and organize technical visits to supplier facilities
Monitor supplier performance through monthly dashboards and KPIs
Support proposal preparation and contribute to new business acquisition
Analyze technical drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing processes
Ensure alignment with APQP, PPAP, and IATF standards
Continuously improve supplier competitiveness and sourcing efficiency
Responsabilità Degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field
3–7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier scouting
Experience in automotive and/or energy sectors
Strong knowledge of powertrain systems (ICE, BEV, PHEV, FCEV); battery systems (cells, modules, BMS, cooling)
Ability to read technical drawings and analyze BOMs
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and quality standards (APQP, PPAP, IATF)
Strong analytical skills (TCO, cost analysis, competitiveness evaluation)
Excellent negotiation and risk assessment capabilities
Executive-level communication an