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Natural Rubber Lead Buyer

Job in Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Listing for: PROMETEON TYRE GROUP
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Us
Established in 2017 as a  Pirelli spin‑off ,  Prometeon Tyre Group  is the only global tyre manufacturer fully dedicated to  Industrial ,  Agro , and  OTR  applications. With over  8,000 employees , 4 manufacturing sites, 4 R&D centers and operations in 160 countries, we provide high‑performance and sustainable tyre solutions for the transport of goods, people, and heavy‑duty applications.
Our multicultural environment and strong technical culture make Prometeon the trusted partner for fleet operators, dealers, and industrial customers around the world.

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Role Description
We are looking for a  Natural Rubber Lead Buyer  with global responsibility for  Natural Rubber sourcing, strategy and operational governance  across all Prometeon regions.
The role owns the  end-to-end Natural Rubber value chain , combining  strategic commodity leadership ,  market intelligence  and  hands-on execution , while working closely with Planning, Logistics, R&D, Quality and Regional Procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities
Global Strategy & Market Intelligence
Define and execute the  global Natural Rubber category strategy
Lead market intelligence on  supply/demand dynamics, futures markets, rubber boards, geopolitical and climatic risks
Optimize sourcing between  Long Term Contracts and planned spot purchases
Supplier & Contract Management
Act as  global reference point  for  across  Asia and Africa , with strategic oversight on South America
Lead supplier scouting, qualification, performance management and  sustainability audits (EUDR, ESG)
Negotiate and govern  long-term contracts and spot agreements , including pricing formulas and  Incoterms
Ensure correct implementation of  Global Master Agreements  across regions
Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination
Own  l allocation : volumes, shipments, spot execution, cost & freight analysis
Coordinate closely with  Planning, Inbound Logistics and Regional Procurement
Lead cross-functional reviews with  R&D, Quality and Sustainability
Drive  risk mitigation , supplier diversification and alternative sourcing strategies
Digitalization & Governance
Support xpavfwm  digitalization and SAP S/4

HANA migration
Develop dashboards, KPIs, cost driver analysis and commodity impact tracking
Act as  functional reference and mentor  for s and logistics teams globally

Requirements:
Solid knowledge of  Natural Rubber markets, grades and global supply chains
Proven experience in  commodity sourcing, long-term contracts and spot markets
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills
Comfortable operating in a  global, complex and high-risk sourcing environment
High digital proficiency (ERP, dashboards, Office 365)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required | MBA preferred

WE MOVE GOODS, WE MOVE PEOPLE, WE MOVE EMOTIONS
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