Purchasing Senior Engineer
Pubblicato il 11-09-2026 - LHH in Este
LHH For a client company, a prestigious Global Leader in the manufacture of earthmoving machinery based in Este (Padua), we are seeking a Senior Purchasing Engineer .
Responsabilità The person in this role will be responsible for the following activities:
- Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets;
- Apply sourcing policy and act as interface between supplier and the company with respect to specifications and budgets;
- Develop and maintain strong functional skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts;
- Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within ERP systems;
- Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects;
- Actively participate in supplier performance reviews;
- Ensure continuous supply and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations;
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers; research and evaluate opportunities to reduce costs;
- Deliver briefs, updates and reports as required; develop creative and innovative procurement processes and continuous improvement initiatives;
- Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers; assess tenders/quotations and prepare purchase orders aligned with final negotiations and organisational requirements;
- Assess and evaluate suppliers, ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities; resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues;
- Ensure a professional and consistent approach to supplier relationships and compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures during negotiations and contract award processes.
Profilo
Candidates meeting the following requirements will be considered:
- Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers; - Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; - Analytical and numerically astute with proven problem identification and solution abilities; keen attention to detail and accuracy; - Results-oriented with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines; ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously; - Commercially and financially aware; able to add value, reduce costs and drive business improvements; - Contract management and supplier management experience; project management capability; - Strong technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, components and supply chain management; - Computer literate, including advanced Excel skills and ERP usage.
The profile is rounded out by:
- Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure;
- Collaborative approach; proactively contributes to the team and engages others;
- Self-aware, assertive, optimistic and open to change; embraces personal challenge. «I candidati, nel rispetto del D.lgs. 198/2006, D.lgs. 215/2003 e D.lgs. 216/2003, sono invitati a leggere l'informativa sulla privacy consultabile sotto il form di richiesta dati della pagina di candidatura (Regolamento UE n. 2016/679). L'offerta è rivolta a candidati di entrambi i sessi, nel rispetto del D.lgs. 198/2006 e della normativa vigente in materia di pari opportunità. L'azienda promuove un atmosfera di lavoro inclusivo e garantisce pari opportunità a tutte le persone, indipendentemente da genere, età, origine, orientamento sessuale o disabilità.» Settore: Ingegneria Ruolo: Ingegneria/Progettazione