Manages centralised, Regional commodities and monitors spend and performance in close cooperation with HQ, Country CEOs, Cluster Purchasing Managers, Plant Directors, R&D and Logisitics; reports to the Functional Director EU
Leads and develops one buyer
Sets the commodity strategy providing the best cost competitiveness, reliability of supply and sustainable sourcing, to ensure Prysmians leadership
Leads in negotiations, sourcing and improvement projects
Ensures to integrate local needs in the regional strategy and negotiation
Aligns and proactively informs the countries and main stakeholders about trends and potential impact on materials
Manages (future) pricing of materials
Manages and ensures compliance to the purchasing processes
Performs daily activities linked to metal management and hedging

Procurement experience of 4+ years, with experience in leading a team
Knowledge of metal markets and hedging process will be considered a plus
Knowledge of traded commodity and commodities financial market will be considered a plus
Empowering the team and develop the procurement function
Project management skills and competencies, working together in cross functional teams with R&D, Quality, Logistics, Sales and Production
Ability to work in an international matrix organisation
Solid understanding of the Procurement processes and Commodity Strategies, including supplier performance and development management
Ability to obtain technical knowhow to realize -besides unitary cost savings
total cost, quality, sustainability and/or service improvements
Strong “commercial DNA”
Strong knowledge of Data Analysis, Data Management, Excel, analytical skills
Strong communication skills and able to build relationships with different stakeholders
Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent, Master preferred
Fluency in English is mandatory.

Senior Specialist, Base Metals Procurement – Copper & Semifinished Products

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