Senior Advanced Purchasing Specialist
Pubblicato il 27-09-2026 - Dana in Rivoli
Position Summary
The Senior Buyer – Electrical Commodity is responsible for managing sourcing and supplier activities related to electrical and electronic components, supporting both current production and new business programs.
The role drives cost optimization, supplier performance and sourcing strategies across E/E commodities, including components such as ECUs, sensors, wiring systems, power electronics and electrified powertrain elements. The position ensures alignment with global purchasing strategies while meeting business targets in cost, quality, delivery and innovation.
Acting as a key interface between purchasing, engineering, quality and suppliers, the Senior Buyer supports both operational execution and strategic sourcing initiatives within the electrical commodity perimeter.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute sourcing strategy for the Electrical Commodity across assigned regions and programs.
- Manage RFQ/RFI processes for electrical and electronic components, ensuring competitive and compliant sourcing.
- Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive year‑over‑year savings initiatives within the E/E commodity.
- Perform cost analysis and Total Cost of Ownership evaluations for electrical systems and components.
- Lead sourcing and supplier selection activities in collaboration with engineering, quality and supply chain teams.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring best conditions in terms of cost, quality, delivery, payment terms and risk mitigation.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance and development within the electrical commodity.
- Monitor and improve supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness).
- Support new product development programs and ensure sourcing readiness for launch (PPAP, timelines, capacity).
- Coordinate cross‑functional activities (Engineering, SQE, MP&L;) to ensure alignment of technical and commercial requirements.
- Support engineering in technical discussions with suppliers, particularly for complex e