Senior Project Buyer (f/m/d)
Pubblicato il 16-09-2026 - Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in Pinerolo
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader for sophisticated and novel applications in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. Thanks to our unique materials and technology expertise, we are a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industries and in general industries. With our approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, we generate sales of about 2.5 billion euros.
Some of your Benefits
Diversity & Inclusion:
We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Personal Development:
We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
International Opportunities:
Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
Cafeteria/ Canteen:
We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.
Sustainability & Social Commitment:
We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
The position may also be considered on a tempo parziale basis, depending on organizational needs and relevant experience.
Pinerolo
Hybrid Work
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.
payments The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €42,000.
Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities
You support our team as
Senior Project Buyer (f/m/d)
Responsibilities
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- Procurement Operations: Manage end-to-end purchase order processes, ensuring accuracy and timely execution with approved vendors, and proactively address commercial or supply risks.
- Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support performance and continuous improvement initiatives, from early exploration, to quotation and development phases, including leading negotiations for assigned projects.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Identify and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain.
- Inventory Management: Collaborate with SCM to oversee raw material inventory levels and define appropriate replenishment strategies.
- Strategy Support: Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies, providing data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Data & Documentation Management: Ensure data accuracy and maintain standardized procurement documentation across systems.
- Cross-functional Coordination: Align processes and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and data consistency,
acting as the procurement reference for assigned cross-functional projects.
Qualifications
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- Education: Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: 7+ years of experience in purchasing or a related operational role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Procurement Knowledge: Solid knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, inventory control principles, and commercial risk assessment.
- Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and maintain data accuracy across systems, including ability to run business cases useful to strategically steer negotiations with suppliers.
- Collaboration Skills: Experience working cross-functionally with different departments in an international environment.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive negotiations in complex environments.
- Systems Affinity: Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain tools is considered a plus.
- Languages: Fluent English is required; additional languages are an advantage in an international customer and plant network. xysqume
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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