Commodity Buyer
Pubblicato il 16-09-2026 - Sodecia in Italia
Sodecia is looking for a Commodity Buyer to join our Global Purchasing team and manage the sourcing of surface treatment, chemical, and external processing commodities across our international operations.
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In this role, you will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost competitiveness, and supporting new project launches while ensuring quality, delivery, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
- Develop and execute commodity strategies for coatings, heat treatment, welding, chemicals, and external services.
- Support project launches by ensuring supplier readiness, capacity, timing, and cost targets.
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project teams to drive sourcing decisions.
- Manage supplier performance, development, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Sodecia's sourcing procedures and governance processes.
- Maintain purchasing data and supplier information within ERP and procurement platforms.
Commodity Scope
- E-Coating (Cathodic E-Coat)
- Powder, Liquid and Epoxy Painting
- Zinc Plating, Phosphating and Galvanizing
- Heat Treatment
- Welding Services
- Thermal Spray and Surface Treatments
- Industrial Chemicals and Sealants
- Machining, Polishing and Washing Services
- Quality Services and Sorting Activities
- Other External Manufacturing Operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience, preferably within the automotive industry.
- Experience with surfa