Electronics Commodity Buyer

Your role

As an Electronics Commodity Buyer, you will lead the Electronics commodity sourcing strategy and develop a competitive, resilient and future-ready supplier base. You will work closely with R&D, Industrialization, Quality, Production and Supply Chain to ensure supplier readiness, cost competitiveness, component availability and technology alignment. You will report to the Sourcing Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Define and support the implementation of sourcing strategies for the Electronics commodity.
• Develop and manage suppliers for electronic components, PCB assemblies, EMS providers, power electronics, sensors, connectivity solutions and related technologies.
• Drive supplier development initiatives focused on quality, capacity, manufacturing robustness, delivery performance and continuous improvement.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring supplier readiness, component availability and industrial feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with R&D Hardware, Industrialization and Quality teams to evaluate technical solutions and supplier capabilities.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through should-cost analysis, value engineering and supplier collaboration.
• Support lifecycle management activities, including EOL monitoring, alternative sourcing strategies and continuity planning.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and development plans for strategic electronics suppliers.
• Identify emerging technologies, suppliers and market trends relevant to future product roadmaps.
• Analyze sourcing and supply chain data independently and provide actionable recommendations for optimization and risk mitigation. Support digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives within the Sourcing organization.

Your skills and experience

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electronics sourcing, supplier development, technical procurement or supplier quality within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, PCB assemblies, EMS suppliers and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting NPI, industrialization and supplier qualification activities.
• Knowledge of cost engineering, value engineering and supply chain risk management principles.
• Good knowledge of SAP MM.
• Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel and data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with EMS, embedded systems, industrial electronics or power electronics.
• Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence mitigation.
• Experience with AI-related hardware, connectivity solutions or advanced electronic architectures.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and digital product development environments.
• Experience in international supplier development and cross-functional environments.

Compensation and benefits

• Job classification: White-collar employee, Level 7, National Collective Agreement for the Metalworking Industry – Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (PMI).
• Starting salary from 47K gross per year, plus variable compensation and a collective profit-sharing bonus. The final package depends on factors such as internal pay equity, level of responsibility, and the experience and skills of the selected candidate.
• Culture of trust and accountability.
• Lifelong learning and career growth.
• Innovation powered by people.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
• Health and well-being.

Job location

This is a hybrid role at Atlas Copco BLM in Paderno Dugnano, Italy. Smart working may be granted for up to a maximum of two days per week.

Application process

The selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments. For questions or support during the process, contact Talent Acquisition: Pamela Atzeni.

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