Senior Advanced Purchasing Specialist
Pubblicato il 20-10-2026 - Dana in Rivoli
Position SummaryThe Senior Advanced Purchasing Specialist is accountable for high performance and electrification programs and the involvement within multi-functional teams to ensure success of program(s) across Light Vehicle Europe plants. Responsibilities
Support successful product launch for new programs with regards to budget, planning, scheduling, stakeholder satisfaction.
Assist in the compilation of the overall program budget for supply chain costs.
Challenge the organization on design to manufacture philosophy which will enable a stable process for serial production and a cost-effective design (VA/VE).
Support regular cross functional Product Launch Team (PLT) meetings to review the program schedule and assign resources to address any open issues. Escalate issues affecting successful Purchasing supply chain delivery.
Distribute, follow up and co-ordinate sourcing and costing tasks within global purchasing organization for more conventional category purchased items, like fasteners, bearings, seals etc.
Procurement and cost modeling of more advanced product specific categories like geared products, aluminum castings and power electronics in line with global commodity strategy.
Responsible for prototype sourcing, launch management, ordering and follow up.
Lead the launch management activities for Purchasing across Advanced Purchasing LV Europe working with Purchasing Programme Managers and Production Buyers to ensure successful build phase parts delivery on each programme.
Identify program risks and establish suitable contingency plans with the team.
Lead the change management within the core team across different platformMain Opportunities and ChallangesThe candidate will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment with the possibility to learn about different technologies that apply to a complex product such as Automotive High Performance transmissions and electric drive units.
Requirements
University Master Degree in Engineering/Economic
The candidate needs to have a good Purchasing background in structured automotive company (5 years) working within Purchasing environment
Experience with electrical/electronic components or electrified systems is strongly preferred.
Experience in supplier management and cross-functional collaboration.
Exposure to new product development and industrialization processes. SkillsHard skills: Essential:
Basic knowledge of Supply Chain, Procurement and Change Management experience.
Problem solving skills.
Basic negotiations skill
Excellent office package knowledge
Fluent EnglishConsidered as a plus:
SAP tool
Experience with global sourcing and supply chain risk management
Familiarity with automotive quality standards (PPAP, APQP) Soft skills: Strategy - Ability to think and act in a strategic way
Can lead & act consistent with the company's strategy and values
Good decision making and sound judgment
Shows a high degree of intellectual rigor during problem solvingTalent – Ability to build and develop talent
Demonstrates ability to develop self.
Shows evidence of continuous learning. Approach – Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem solving
Able to build trust and engage others
Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment
Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications
Exhibits a strong professional presenceResults – Ability to achieve planned results
Acts with initiative and urgency
Ability to hold oneself and other accountable for results
Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieve resultsCompensation DataAnnual base salary range: EUR 45K – 68K