Procurement Manager Italy (m/w/d)
h3Procurement Manager Italy (m/w/d) /h3h3Job Description Summary /h3pAs Procurement Manager Italy (m/f/d) you are responsible for leading the strategic and operational procurement activities for our Powder Metallurgy Business Unit. This role ensures a cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply to our production sites while driving supplier excellence, sourcing strategies, and continuous cost optimization initiatives. /ph3Job Description /h3ulliResponsibility for strategic and operational procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of production sites. /liliImplementation of the regional procurement strategy and continuous improvement of local purchasing processes and supplier structures. /liliConducting price, contract, and commercial negotiations, as well as concluding supplier agreements. /liliAnalysis of procurement markets and identification, qualification, and development of new suppliers to ensure a competitive supplier base. /liliEstablishment and maintenance of sustainable supplier relationships, including supplier performance management and claims management. /liliClose collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and regional Procurement teams. /liliLeadership, coaching, and development of the local procurement team. /li /ulh3Required Skills And Education /h3ulliBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management,
Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification. /liliSeveral years of professional experience in Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment, combined with a solid technical understanding. /liliProven experience in the development and implementation of procurement and supplier strategies. /liliStrong expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization. /liliAnalytical and solution-oriented approach to work, combined with strong communication and negotiation skills. /liliLeadership capabilities with the ability to develop team members and collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international teams. /liliFluency in German, Italian and English. /li /ulh3About Dauch /h3pDauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification. /liliSeveral years of professional experience in Procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment, combined with a solid technical understanding. /liliProven experience in the development and implementation of procurement and supplier strategies. /liliStrong expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization. /liliAnalytical and solution-oriented approach to work, combined with strong communication and negotiation skills. /liliLeadership capabilities with the ability to develop team members and collaborate effectively in cross-functional and international teams. /liliFluency in German, Italian and English. /li /ulh3About Dauch /h3pDauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr