Buyer Lighting
Pubblicato il 29-09-2026 - Volkswagen Group in Sant'Agata bolognese
About The Job
Are you eager to take a new opportunity?
About The Job
Are you eager to take a new opportunity? Are you looking for a challenging and dynamic environment where to build your professional career?
Description
We are looking for a Buyer Lighting to join our headquarters at Sant’Agata Bolognese (BO), reporting hierarchically to the Head of Exteriors and Risk Management.
You will be responsible to carry out all the negotiation activities with suppliers/partners for the competent parts and to evaluate their offers in order to define contracts by taking care of yearly budget achievement.
Your Main Activities Will Be
- Leading price negotiations and mediate award decisions through a worldwide Bidder’s List
- Identifying & Leading cost Saving Ideas including supplier visits at plant
- Scouting for New Suppliers and Innovation with a deep focus on Economics and Business Sustainability
- Analysing new market trends and derive acquisition strategies in the lighting Commodity
- Being an active player in the VW Lighting Group Commodity Meeting, aligning the Lighting Purchasing Strategy with the other VW Brands (Porsche, Bentley, Audi, etc.)
- Early involvement in the Project to Define best Technology to match project Needs & Target
- Working with the latest e-procurement solutions
- Active member of cross functional teams
About You
- University Degree in in Engineering (Management/Mechanical/Materials)or equivalent
- 5 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Chain
- Proven competence in Lighting / Electronic Components
- English knowledge, German will be considered a plus
- Good negotiations skills
- Able to manage complex supply chain
- Target oriented
- Team working
- Analytical skills
What We Offer
Salary & Benefit
- Applicable national collective bargaining agreement: CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica
- Annual gross salary starting from € 43.300. The successful candidate’s placement and final offer will be determined by their experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
- Company bonus and individual premio (if applicable)
- Relocation allowance (if applicable)
- Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family members
- Flexible hours and hybrid working model (if applicable)
- Company canteen
- Favorable car leasing and purchase conditions within the Group Brands
- Sustainable commuting options, including carpooling and company shuttles
- Welfare programs supporting wellbeing, personal needs, health prevention and work‑life balance
- Paid special leaves on top of national contract annual leaves (e.g. specialist visits for relatives, pets..)
- Dedicated parenthood programs and paid leaves for children enrollment
Learning & Development
- Continuous upskilling through digital and on‑site training programs
- Access to company‑supported language courses
- Structured onboarding with buddy support
- Career development paths and internal mobility opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer , which is why applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from anyone who feels they fit the profile we are looking for and who wants to contribute to create an increasingly inclusive culture in a diverse ecosystem.
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