Buyer

Buyer

Can you make an innovative contribution to our purchasing department? Join ASSA ABLOY Ditec in Origgio, Italy, and experience our collaborative work culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

What would you do as our Buyer? 
We’re looking for someone to purchase materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in compliance with ASSA ABLOY purchasing policies and procedures. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will review and analyze purchase requisitions, identify and develop suppliers, prepare bid specifications, issue requests for bids, and evaluate quotations. You will also provide guidance on purchasing procedures to both departments and vendors. In addition to traditional purchasing responsibilities, this role gives the possibility of conducting technical cost analysis of components and assemblies, establishing cost targets that guide strategic sourcing decisions.

You would also be responsible for:

Purchasing Activities
• Reviews and processes purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy, compliance with purchasing policies and determining the correct processing method.
• Identifies departmental needs and budget requirements, recommending refinements to specifications for commodities, supplies, or equipment. Prepares bid specifications, legal advertisements, formal bid invitations or RFPs; receives and analyzes bids and proposals, awards contracts, and administers purchasing agreements.
• Breaks down materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly steps to identify cost drivers and define realistic, strategically aligned cost targets to support sourcing activities.
• Collaborates closely with Engineering, R&D, Production, and suppliers to validate cost structures and ensure alignment with technical feasibility and quality standards.
• Responds to and resolves purchasing related questions from internal departments and vendors.

The skills and experience you need 
We are looking for someone who:
• Has at least 3 years of experience in similar roles and possesses a University degree.
• Has strong interpersonal, organizational and professional skills, including stress management, effective communication, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is commercially aware, with the ability to build value‑adding supplier relationships, alongside strong negotiation skills.
• Is fluent in Italian and English, with advanced PC skills, and knowledge of the Office package. Experience with AS400 would be a plus.

Additionally, and in relation to the cost engineering aspect of the role, will consider as a strong plus the following:
• Technical understanding of components, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to conduct cost analysis and design a Should-Cost Calculation.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills. 
• A competitive salary.
• Variety of benefits including tickets restaurant and different courses for professional/personal development.… to name just a few!.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Giulia Virde at giulia.virde@assaabloy.com

Let’s create a safer and more open world - together! 

To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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