Purchasing Specialist - Direct Materials
Core
Direct materials procurement for modernization projects, control systems, and network solutions/devices in the elevator and escalator industry.
Role type
Direct Materials Purchasing Specialist
Builds
Supplier contracts, cost savings initiatives, and supply continuity for modernization and control systems categories
Domain
Elevator and escalator manufacturing / Industrial supply chain
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, contract management, RFQ management, cost savings analysis, supplier quality monitoring, budget forecasting, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of electrification and electronics supply markets, fluency in Italian, willingness to travel
Technologies
ERP systems, procurement platforms, cost modeling tools
Responsibilities
Manage supplier contracts and price negotiations; Drive new cost savings initiatives; Monitor supplier quality and on-time delivery; Report monthly KPIs and manage budgets; Support cross-functional cost reduction with Engineering and R&D; Execute cost-saving initiatives across the product lifecycle
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC