Manager NPI / Adv. Purchasing

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Manage activities of Legacy Combines - Straw Walker machines related to components sourcing, granting Quality and Delivery requirements as well as specific activities for introduction of new products for Breganze site. For this position, the focus is leading the team to reach the expected results and interacting with the other areas of the organization. 

Your Impact: 

• Ensure that target costs are consistent with Global Commodity Managers/Directors' latest cost arrangements for carryover parts and are achievable for new components. Support by the Supplier Cost Analysis team should be also coordinated. Ensure that target costs are met when the new product/application is ready for production.  
• Develop master component schedule (list of new components requiring sourcing, timelines for RfX, negotiation, award, prototype deliveries when required, series component deliveries when required, PPAP scheduling when required).  
• Coordinate sourcing of NPI components (executed by Regional Commodity Buyers) consistently with global commodity strategy and meeting overall new product cost, quality and schedule. Assess project maturity all along the development cycle and escalate when gaps vs. ideal status are judged excessive and not possible to fill with normal development work. 
• Manage the team to achieve the projects results; helping to solve issues; supporting current and new hires; evaluating performance and providing feedback; identifying and applying career advancement opportunities. Managing workflow; approve business case, requisitions, orders and ECNs. Approve acquisition of items and components for new project.  
• Present and participate in technical interactions between Engineering and Suppliers. Managing with supplier delivery parts according to Project Schedule. Responsible for gather and coordinate all necessary resources to meet NPI targets (cost, time, and quality at launch) 

Your Experience and Qualifications: 

Note: Please submit your application/CV in English.   

• Minimum Level of Education Required Bachelor’s Engineering Degree    
• 5+ Years of Business Experience Required   
• KPI management, discipline and communication are essential   
• English, Italian fluent and Knowledge in Project Development PMO   
• Good relationship and negotiation skills. Organization, flexibility and ownership.   

Your Benefits: 

• Attractive, fair remuneration including participation in our bonus scheme 
• Balance of work, family and free time due to flexible working time 
• Private health insurance with partial coverage of medical expenses 
• Canteen with meal allowance 

Your Workplace: 

After completing the initial onboarding period, you will become eligible for a hybrid working model consisting of 3 days onsite at our Breganze location and 2 days of remote work per week.

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