Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Jr. Buyer to be part of our Italian team located in Lainate (MI).

Essential Responsibilities

•  Negotiate contracts implementation as consignment stock and full price list
• Embrace the cost breakdown negotiation approach linked to the main product cost drivers
•  Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments build and maintaining good relationships
•  Maintain a database of approved suppliers
•  Track, measure and analyze company expenditures
•  Determine and track KPIs
•  Provide reports for upper management
•  Adhere to laws, rules and regulations
•  Analyze supplier performance management to ensure adherence to terms and condition

The Buyer is also responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity (e.g vendor agreements, material records, purchase orders, order confirmations)

Position Requirements

•  Disruptive approach
• Teamworking oriented
• Empathic approach
• Fluency in written and spoken English, German is a plus
• Problem solving skills combined with a strategic mindset
• Professional use of MS Office tools
• Ability to interpret and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals
• Ability to effectively prioritize work
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Good communication and presentation skills

We offer 6 months fixed term contact.