**ABOUT US**
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy.
Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide in 20 countries and 15 production facilities, with a wide network comprising 550 distributors and over 4.000 employees.
Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers behind our growth as a company and team.
**MISSION**
Purchasing interface for project management in coordination with cross-functional product development team reporting to M&W NPI Manager.
Is responsible for managing all the activities and tasks related to projects workflow (PCA, ECR, ECN), accountable for project targets on cost investments and lead time.
Will directly manage the purchase of prototypes according to the commodity strategy.
Collaborate with Plant Launch Management during the phase-in of the project.
**KEY RESPONSABILITIES**
- Prioritize Commodity workload according to projects schedule and economic targets
- Schedules the sourcing phase for strategic components according to the project development timing.
- Coordinates with R&D the early involvement of suppliers in the launch of new products and projects
- Track and report all purchasing activities related to supply readiness in the prototype and product launch phase
- Responsible for the negotiation process of the prototype components following Commodity strategies
- Promote the best practices and purchasing processes execution in adherence with the project-specific targets
- Can identify process optimization to drive the team and the stakeholder (internal and external) through the continuous improvement
- Coordinates local buyers ensuring constant info sharing on the project status and priorities
**REQUIRED SKILLS**
- Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is preferred;
- Experience in a similar role
- Negotiation skills
- Project Management
- Time Management
- MS Office (Excel, PPT)
- ERP SAP (preferred)
- English Language
**Location: Forlì Plant**
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without any discrimination.