PROCUREMENT MANAGER SPARE PARTS

Location

Agrate Brianza (MB) | Italy

Job description

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable solutions for hot water and space heating, components and burners. In 2022 the Group, with the pro-forma inclusion of Wolf-Brink, reported almost 3.1 billion euro revenues. As of today, Ariston Group has over 10,000 employees, representative offices in 43 countries, 28 production sites and 30 research and development centers in 5 continents. Ariston Group is listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021.
Ariston Group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pump, hybrid solutions and solar thermal systems. The Group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization and advanced connectivity systems.
The Group offers a full range of products, solutions and services mainly under the global brands Ariston, ELCO and Wolf, and also operates under iconic brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Chaffoteaux, ATAG, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.

Within the Global Central Procurement function, reporting to the Procurement Manager Parts & Service, you will be responsible to plan, direct and control the company's purchasing requirements of Spare Parts.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Support in defining internal needs and in assessing market conditions
• Participate in identifying a sourcing strategy for the referring materials/components based on technological roadmap and supplier base definition.
• Support in negotiating Long Term contracts
• Collect supplier KPI’s and analyze supplier cost, quality and delivery performances
• Support Product Management and Supplier Quality Assurance activities
• Identify operational/financial risks and develop mitigation plans
• Execute cost reduction projects
• Manage order processing and ensure data accuracy and integrity

Leading a small local team of people, you are passionate about coaching, developing, attracting and inspiring the local team to ensure effective leadership, collaboration and balance in achieving KPIs You set high standards for teamwork, collaboration and execution through determination, spirit of initiative and open mind.

Your profile:

• You have a Master’s Degree in Engineering or Economic
• You have 7-10 experience in procurement roles, preferably acquired in multinational companies
• Good knowledge and understanding of strategic procurement methodologies and spend analysis
• You have excellent negotiation abilities, project management skills and an analytical approach.
• You understand and ensure the importance of compliance and governance within the procurement processes
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Your approach is structured and with good organizational skills
• You are fluent in German and English, Italian is a plus
• Availability to travel 

What we offer:
We offer the opportunity to join a global leading company working in an international environment. You will join a team of dedicated professionals and you will have the opportunity to manage cross-functional projects in an international setting.

The role is based in Agrate Brianza, Italy, with the opportunity of 2 days per week smart working (in a hybrid environment).

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.

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