Twin DiscEuropean Sourcing Manager
Jul. 2018 - Dec. 2022San Giovanni in Persiceto (BO)Reporting to the Vice President of Global Development, I am entrusted with the pivotal responsibilities of identifying, qualifying, and managing both new and existing suppliers. My role extends to spearheading new and continuous improvement initiatives across the European (and Global) Sourcing and Supply Chain department. Additionally, I collaborate with other departments and oversee global common suppliers to drive comprehensive cost reductions throughout the supply chain. My core duties include identifying and managing outsourcing opportunities, initiating cost reduction programs, and actively participating in make-vs-buy analyses. I present findings to the management team, providing strategic insights and recommendations. I meticulously track and sponsor all activities related to cost reduction, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. A key aspect of my role is to cultivate robust working relationships with assigned suppliers, fostering collaborative efforts to enhance quality and reduce costs. I maintain close ties with engineering and manufacturing teams, contributing to the determination of sources, component design, and specification framing. Collaborating with various departments, including engineers, operations, and project managers, I ensure consistent adherence to engineering specifications and quality standards. My scope extends globally, involving the development and collaboration with suppliers from both domestic and international sources. I proactively monitor and communicate performance and strategy with suppliers, both local and overseas. My overarching objective is to drive synergies within the companies of the group, promoting efficiency and effectiveness throughout the supply chain.