Purchase Assistant

**KWS Italia S.p.A.** is looking to recruit a **Purchase Assistant (M/F/d)**at the earliest opportunity to join their **Forlì** office for supporting the holistic supply chain management process within the region South Europe + MEA of the Business Unit Corn Europe.

This position is **full-time**and** permanent.**

**What you can expect in this role**:

- Supporting the holistic supply chain management process within the region South Europe + MEA of the Business Unit Corn Europe.
- Taking care about the purchase and processing orders flow in constant cooperation and communication with the production/processing countries and their facilities.
- Register all necessary information in SAP connected with orders (from placing the order to invoice registration).
- Prepare and share reports and analysis regarding the purchase process activities
- Ensure a constant and proper communication and support with suppliers, with processing stations and the other involved stakeholders
- Working in close relation with the logistics team and the local and international suppliers and couriers to ensure on-time delivery of the products.
- Ensuring all daily tasks connected to purchase activities for the region
- Prepare and share reports and analysis regarding the purchase process activities
- When necessary, give support to the logistic and delivery process
- Taking part in the regional planning process activities in close cooperation with the countries and the regional management.

**What you bring in**:

- Previous experience in the purchase area of an international company would be a plus
- Knowledge of basics of business economics
- Fluent in **English & Italian**are a must, French knowledge is a plus
- SAP knowledge (MM/SD modules) would be preferred
- Knowledge of MS Office products, with a specific focus on Excel
- General understanding of the supply chain processes in an international environment
- Support and flexibility towards new activities and willingness to carry on the communication in a multinational team

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