Senior Technical Buyer

**Senior Technical Buyer** **Identis** is a global leader in secure ID issuance and financial card personalization solutions. Through innovative hardware, software, and services, we provide high-quality, scalable solutions to banks, government agencies, and businesses worldwide.

We are looking for a highly skilled **Senior Technical Buyer** to join our Operations organization. The individual will play a key role in defining sourcing strategies and managing strategic suppliers for critical commodities supporting the production of electromechanical systems and industrial equipment.

The position will work closely with Engineering, R&D, Operations, Production Planning, and Quality departments, contributing to both new product development and operational excellence initiatives. - **Responsibilities**_ - Strategic Procurement & Commodity Management_ - Define and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodity groups - Manage supplier portfolios and develop long-term strategic partnerships - Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management activities - Negotiate pricing agreements, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and service levels - Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards - Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks **Technical Purchasing** - Manage procurement activities related to: Raw Materials Metal Parts and Machined Components Sheet Metal and Fabricated Parts Electronic Components (PCBAs, power supplies, sensors, connectors, displays, motors, etc.) Plastic Components and Injection-Molded Parts - Analyze technical drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing requirements - Support Engineering and R&D teams during supplier selection for new product developments - Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and manufacturing processes - Collaborate with Engineering on value engineering and design-to-cost initiatives - Participate in product industrialization and supplier development projects - **Supplier Development & Performance**_ - Establish and monitor supplier KPIs related to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness - Conduct supplier reviews and performance improvement programs - Support supplier audits together with Quality and Operations teams - Develop risk mitigation and dual sourcing strategies for critical commodities - Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply base - **Supply Chain & Operations Support**_ - Ensure material availability to support production plans and customer commitments - Manage supplier escalations and critical shortages - Support inventory optimization initiatives and procurement planning activities - Coordinate with Production Planning and Operations to improve supply reliability and responsiveness - Contribute to supply chain resilience and business continuity initiatives - **Requirements**_ - Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related disciplines - Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Technical Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Commodity Management within industrial manufacturing environments - Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, PCB assembly, and electromechanical systems - Experience negotiating with international suppliers and managing global sourcing activities - Strong knowledge of cost breakdown analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies - Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and procurement analytics tools - Ability to read and understand technical drawings and engineering documentation - Fluent English - **Preferred Experience**_ - Experience in electromechanical, automation, industrial equipment, electronics, automotive, medical devices, payment systems, or high-tech manufacturing sectors - Experience managing suppliers across Europe and Asia - Knowledge of supplier quality processes and APQP methodologies - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles - Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects - **Soft Skills**_ - Strong negotiation and influencing skills - Excellent analytical and decision-making capabilities - Ability to manage complex supplier relationships and critical negotiations - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Proactive approach and strong sense of ownership - Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international environments - Results-oriented with strong accountability and executionfocus

Retribuzione: €50.000,00 - €80.000,00 all'anno

Benefit: - Assicurazione sanitaria - Buoni pasto - Cellulare aziendale - Computer aziendale - Fondo pensione -

Orario flessibile - Parcheggio libero

Sede di lavoro: Di persona