Buyer (raw materials)

Zoppas Industries Heating Element Technologies boast an experience of over 50 years in design and production of heating elements and systems, even completed with thermal controls for domestic and industrial applications. Thanks to its business units’ high specialization in the different application areas from major to small domestic appliances and from comfort conditioning to the industrial market, Zoppas Industries Heating Element Technologies has solid competence and steady innovation in developing tubular heaters, cartridges and band heaters, etched foil, heating cables, stitched wire heating elements, finned aluminium heaters, functional assemblies, and electronic controls.

At least five years experience in procurement, preferably in manufacturing domain (multinational company).
English advanced level is mandatory, Italian would be an advantage.

Personal characteristics:
 Patient
 Persuasive
 Calm and effective under pressure
 Assertive and decisive
 Goal and results oriented
 Problem Solver

 strategic development of new supply sources able to meet at high standards all quality requirements and product specifications.
 collaborates with departments of company (Lab, Design, Quality and Engineering) in the selection and qualification of new suppliers.
 optimize acquisition costs: negotiate contracts with suppliers and costs improvement initiatives;
 manage purchases to avoid excess and obsolete inventory.
 implement and maintain Supplier Performance Program to include timely generation and issuance to suppliers.
 focus procurement priorities on specific buying programs as directed by Purchasing Manager.
 take lead position in working through return to supplier issues with QA (rejections, damage, etc.).
 maintain and update a list of critical components to be ordered on a regular basis to ensure availability. Current minimum stocking levels instituted and maintained in system.
 develop an approved primary and secondary supplier list for all key components, updating on a quarterly basis to Purchasing Manager.
 maintain and/or implement vendor managed programs as needed.
 define and implement changes in system SAP to improve purchasing efficiency.
 ensure that material costs are at or below cost sheet estimates. Follow appropriate procedures if cost estimates cannot be met.
 review procurement costs against Zoppas Industries Romania standard costs and calling out any negative variance to the Purchasing Manager.
 comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
 participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
 provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill.

 competitive salary (based on performance) and bonuses;
 health and wellness (Private Health Card, Sport activities etc.);
 stability;
 dynamic and a modern working environment in a global group.