Category Manager Direct Spending

Your responsibilities Support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the Global Category Manager and Global Procurement & Logistic Manager of E-MOBILITY.
Negotiate agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions.
Run benchmark studies for specific sourcing initiatives.Create local contract amendments to Importante Azienda agreements on behalf of a country and updates/maintains Importante Azienda contracts.
Support regional/global sourcing initiatives working closely with key stakeholders to implement regional purchasing strategies.On-board new suppliers in close collaboration with the respective local buyer and runs regular supplier evaluations and provides supplier reports to Businesses.
Run regional sourcinginitiatives under a defined threshold.
Initiate purchase orders (PO) in the system, according to the Purchase Requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirm delivery with suppliers, monitors, and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements.
Faster communication internally, externally, and between different Divisions, Business Units and Functions and support the implementation of PL activities and initiatives in the Region/Country.Your backgroundMechanical Engineering or Commercial/Finance background Few years of experience as sourcing management, category management, supply management Very good knowledge of English and Italian, both written and spoken Ability to work in Matrix organizations Proactivity, problem solving, and strong negotiation skills will complete your profile.