Ref. GPM_IT_2511
Location: Lainate (MI) - Italy
About Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi is an international group engaged in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of
electronic control components for the global building and industrial automation markets.
The company’s product portfolio—including sensors, solid-state relays, energy meters and analyzers,
IoT energy management systems, monitoring relays, soft starters, timers, power supplies, and safety
devices—delivers comprehensive automation solutions for both industrial and building applications.
The products are marketed across Europe, America, and Asia-Pacific through a network of 23 own
sales companies and around 60 independent national distributors.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Global Purchasing Manager to lead and centralize the Group’s purchasing strategy
across all subsidiaries. The position’s primary mission is to structure purchasing categories (notably
Semiconductors, PCBs, and other key electronic components) and deliver measurable cost savings of
at least –5% per year groupwide during the first three years of tenure.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer of the Group, this role is responsible for leading the
company’s worldwide procurement operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing
of materials, components, and services. This position requires a strategic and hands-on leader capable
of managing global supplier relationships, optimizing purchasing strategies, and ensuring compliance
with international trade regulations — including U.S. export controls such as the BIS Entity List.
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Group purchasing strategy, consolidating procurement categories across all
business units to leverage scale and improve supplier terms.
- Lead cost-reduction initiatives, delivering annual savings of at least –5% at group level for the first
three years.
- Map and segment suppliers globally (Semiconductors, PCB, Electronic Components, and indirect
materials).
- Negotiate framework agreements to optimize purchasing conditions, quality, and reliability across
the Group.
- Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and risks in the global electronic components supply chain to
anticipate changes and secure supply continuity.
- Establish standardized procurement processes and KPIs across subsidiaries, ensuring transparency,
efficiency, and measurable performance.
- Coordinate with local purchasing teams to ensure alignment with Group objectives while maintaining
operational flexibility.
- Report regularly to the COO on progress, savings achieved, and supplier performance.
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