Purchasing Assistant

Overview Coperion is expanding its global footprint by establishing a new team in Ferrara, Italy. We have already onboarded some team members, but we are still looking for additional talent to join us. This team will support key procurement operations for our German-speaking sites in Germany and Switzerland. We are now hiring in Ferrara. Position Purchasing Assistant Key Responsibilities For our German-speaking Coperion locations, assist in purchasing machinery components and materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement. Assist with tenders, price comparisons and order processing. Support price negotiations and contract finalizations within defined categories. Prepare and process purchase orders, tracking their progress to ensure on-time delivery. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, supplier details, and order history. Support the procurement team with administrative tasks, reporting, and data management. Communicate and coordinate with relevant departments including Quality Assurance, Logistics, Planning, Accounting and Production. Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures. Qualifications & Skills Fluent German skills (spoken and written) are mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or sales. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of ERP systems (Navision, SAP, or IFS) is a plus. Strong negotiation skills and keen attention to detail. Remote working is possible; however, we prefer candidates based near our Ferrara site to be part of our new team. One-year contract. Join Us Join our team and seize this evolving opportunity to be at the heart of our international organization’s key challenges. We look forward to welcoming motivated individuals eager to grow and make a meaningful impact. Shape What Matters For Tomorrow. Who We Are Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow". #J-18808-Ljbffr