Logistics & Indirect Purchasing Director

Logistics & Indirect Purchasing Director Join us where great consumer experiences begin. At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100 countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home EMEA Purchasing & the role Our mission is to support the company in delivering on-time with perfect quality at the right cost, so that as a company we can live up to the expectations of our customers. We, 180 colleagues of 18 different nationalities, operate both at central and plant level and collaborate with a panel of international suppliers engaging them with our internal business partners such as Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, Finance, etc. We rely on building strong cooperation. We focus on innovation, quality and development of long-term relationships with our strategic suppliers. Sustainability and continuous improvement are the elements that underpin our activity. As we operate in a dynamic, international and competitive environment, we count on our well-developed social capabilities and good set of technical or financial skills to get us through the day. We are offering a long-term, full-time position as Logistics & Indirect Purchasing Director. We are looking forward to welcoming individuals who go the extra mile and put their energy into converting ideas and concepts into projects and actions to satisfy our customers’ needs. She/he will have the opportunity for regular international travel, getting in contact with different cultural backgrounds, industrial and economic realities. If you are an open-minded, creative person with strong leadership and team-building capabilities, excellent negotiating and influencing skills, able to take important business decisions and to interface with senior management internally and externally. In detail you will: Lead the teams of indirect and logistics purchasing. Build and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders from sales, commercial clusters, marketing, logistics and industrial operations. Define, in line with company and purchasing direction, the regional Indirect & Logistics Purchasing strategy and set team targets accordingly. Ensure proper control of the indirect and logistics spend in the sector to secure sustainable financial results. Create an environment where the whole Purchasing team is increasing its know-how and competencies. Develop proper Supplier Relationship Management methods. Encourage and follow up on implementation and deployment of digital transformation in his area. Foster the introduction of new methods and help improve reporting precision. Take a strategic and medium-term view on the entire components and finished goods distribution network to identify opportunities to maximize competitive advantages. Supervise key purchasing projects to deliver savings and fulfill internal customers’ and consumers’ needs. All this while keeping Electrolux values and priorities in check. Who you are: Engineering or Business Degree. 4-8 years of proven Purchasing &/or supply chain experience at international level and in a complex matrix environment. Demonstrated leadership skills. Business understanding – market knowledge in the area of work. Ability and experience to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Ability to shape a vision and communicate appropriately. Self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision. Ability to think and operate on a strategic level. Fluent in English; any other language is an asset. Where you’ll be: You’ll be based in an international context in the office with other colleagues of the Purchasing team in Porcia (PN) or in Susegana (TV). Benefits include: Flexible work hours/hybrid work model. Dynamic and collaborative environment. World-class learning opportunities and flexible career path. Modern and comfortable office. Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services. As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Treviso, IT

Posted Date: 10/31/2024