Jr Buyer

Mission of the Job

Manage PO/invoicing and Procurement contract Negotiation

Main activities

Main responsibilities

1. Centralize data and ensure accurate upload into the appropriate Information Systems:

- Resolve discrepancies by recognizing errors with current and new requests. Must be able to communicate problems with data and offer/implement solutions.
- Track requests by ensuring processes for tracking requestor information is well maintained.
- Facilitate resolutions of material/procurement data issues.
- Act as focal point for any material/procurement related requests to ensure accuracy and consistency of the data maintained in the system of record.
- Analyze and prioritize request from internal customers.
- Escalate issues to senior Commodity Manager.

2. Assist in collecting and communicating information from/to internal and external sources:

- Coordinate with external suppliers and update current information system, price lists, contractual conditions, environmental data, obsolescence and export control data on behalf of and w/coordination of Senior Commodity Manager.
- Handle request and Interface with internal customers, communicate and exchange information to key departments.

3. Processes and Standards:

- Lead and/or participate with multifunctional teams to ensure the flow of interdepartmental processes is followed.
- Verify and improve current work instructions and processes for Data Management (SAP and Share Point)
- Develop and maintain department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

4. Ensure internal process and approvals are accurate:

- Ensure data elements of the supplier terms and conditions/ documents/etc. are communicated and store the acceptance of T&C.

5. Ability to interface Suppliers
- Ability to communicate clearing for Request for Quotes (RFQ) with internal and external suppliers.
- Provide reports to Management.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, and speak and hear clearly during telephone conversations with internal and external customers
- Receive adequate information to process data in a timely manner from internal and external sources.
- Analyze and prioritize requests from internal customers;
- Solve the issues when the solution is known.
- Escalate the issues to Commodity Manager.
- Inform internal customers on the deadline of the answers of the request

Education/Training:
Business Degree (e.g. Economis or Law) or equivalent (experience may be substituted for degree)

**Experience**:

- Minimum of one (1) year directly related experience within a purchasing/procurement environment or equivalent

Tool or product requirements**:

- SAP experience
- Microsoft Package

Languages:

- English is must

Behaviours:

- Team working
- Priority management
- Flexible attitude and enthusiasm

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

**Company**:
Airbus Italia S.p.A.

**Employment Type**:
Permanent**Experience Level**:
Professional

**Job Family**:
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.