Procurement Assistant

Il **Gruppo ACTIA **è una multinazionale specializzata nell’elettronica di bordo e servizi correlati.

Presente in 16 paesi con più di 3700 collaboratori, il Gruppo ACTIA ha raggiunto nel 2020 un fatturato di 439 Milioni di euro dedicandone il 14% alla ricerca e sviluppo.

In costante crescita grazie ad una strategia basata sull’innovazione e la qualità, **ACTIA ITALIA** è la sede italiana del gruppo che** **sviluppa e fornisce prodotti e servizi di gestione flotte per mezzi industriali e soluzioni di diagnosi delle centraline elettroniche automotive.

Presenti sul territorio nazionale dal 2001, attualmente siamo strutturati su due sedi**:Torino **e **Rho** (MI).

**Posizione**:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented **Procurement Assistant** to join our dynamic team at an international automotive company.

As a Procurement Assistant, you will be responsible for effectively managing the procurement process, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and resolving any issues that may arise.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Order Placement**: Collaborate with various departments to determine procurement needs, prepare purchase orders, and place orders with suppliers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- **Supplier Management**: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, primarily located in Europe, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
- **Delivery Tracking**: Monitor and track the progress of orders, ensuring on-time delivery, and proactively address any potential delays or issues that may arise.
- **Problem Resolution**: Identify and resolve any procurement-related problems or discrepancies, such as shortages, damaged goods, or billing issues, in a timely and effective manner.
- **Data Management**: Maintain accurate procurement records, including order details, delivery dates, pricing, and other relevant information in the company's procurement systems or databases.
- **Market Research**: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging suppliers to support strategic sourcing initiatives and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- **Process Improvement**: Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to streamline procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs, while maintaining quality standards.

**Requisiti**:

- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
- **Experience**: Prior experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles is highly desirable, especially within the automotive industry.
- **Language Skills**: Proficiency in Italian and English is required.

**Soft Skills:
- **Attention to Detail**: Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and ensure accuracy in procurement processes.
- **Communication Skills**: Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, resolve issues, and maintain strong professional relationships.
- **Problem-Solving Abilities**: Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to think critically to address and resolve procurement-related issues.
- **Technology Proficiency**: Proficient in using procurement software, databases, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage and analyze procurement data.
- **Adaptability**: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and the ability to prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.

**Altre informazioni**:
**Work location**:Rho** (MI)

**What we offer**:
The keywords in ACTIA Italia are**:trust**, **flexibility**, sense of **responsibility **and **work-life balance**.

The environment is** informal**, **inclusive**, **multicultural**, open to **innovation **and **reciprocity**.

Everyone can give their own **contribution **and be appreciated and recognized for it.

All our employees have the opportunity to do **smart working** (on a weekly base) but, more importantly, to be "smart employeeS".