Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the strategic sourcing roadmap for EMS/electronic components and align procurement goals with the company’s long-term objectives.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure contracts with favorable terms covering both technical specifications and commercial conditions. Ensure compliance with legal and organizational guidelines while balancing cost-efficiency with supply chain resilience.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers based on strategic needs. Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate technical capabilities, financial stability, and alignment with company standards.
• Build and sustain strong and strategic relationships with suppliers to secure consistent performance and high-quality deliverables.
• Regularly assess supplier capabilities, monitor performance against defined KPIs, and lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the supplier base
• Develop risk mitigation strategies, monitor market conditions, and proactively address potential challenges to ensure a reliable and resilient supply chain
• Daily connection with Alpitronic SRL Purchasing Team to guarantee global purchasing strategy application for US operations.
• Ensure compliance in US of the Alpitronic global purchasing procedures and alignment with Alpitronic SRL standards and best practices.
• Lead Alpitronic US Purchasing Team for both Direct and Indirect materials, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain project management, ideally within the EV, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing sectors.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and supply chain planning tools.
• Familiarity with international shipping, customs compliance, and US logistics requirements.
• Knowledge of lean principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.

Your duties may be subject to change from time to time at the discretion of the Company.

All positions are required to be on-site at the US Headquarters in Charlotte 4 days/week with the exception of Field Service Technician.

WHY ALPITRONIC

Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting-edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

WHAT MAKES WORKING FOR US SPECIAL

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture.
Your contributions matter, are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

At Alpitronic Americas, our total rewards program aims to support your health and well-being, as well as that of your family. Here’s a snapshot of our comprehensive compensation plan:

Paid Time Off: Enjoy PTO days, 10 company paid holidays, and parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents.
Health Coverage: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, and short/long-term disability plans.
Retirement Savings: Benefit from company contributions and matching to your 401(k) plan, helping you save for your future.

On-Site Amenities: Employees in Charlotte can take advantage of our ergonomic work stations, on-site gym and EV charging stations.

Alpitronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alpitronic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Alpitronic complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Pay Transparency
This is a full-time position eligible to receive a base salary or hourly rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.