Project Buyer (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations: Manage end-to-end purchase order processes, ensuring accuracy and timely execution with approved vendors.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support performance and continuous improvement initiatives , from early exploration, to quotation and negotiation phases .
• Supply Chain Optimization: Identify and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain.
• Inventory Management: Collaborate with SCM to o versee raw material inventory levels and define appropriate replenishment strategies.
• Strategy Support: Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Data & Documentation Management: Ensure data accuracy and maintain standardized procurement documentation across systems.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Align processes and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and data consistency.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 3 + years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related operational role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Procurement Knowledge: Understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory control principles.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and maintain data accuracy across systems.
• Collaboration Skills: Experience working cross-functionally with different departments in an international environment.
• Communication Skills : Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive negotiations in complex environments .
• Systems Affinity: Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain tools is considered a plus.
• Languages: Fluent English is required ; additional languages are an advantage in an international customer and plant network.
• The minimum gross annual salary for this position in Italy is €31,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities ‎ ‎
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.

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