Project Buyer

12 ore fa

galliera veneta, veneto, Italia GEA Group Tempo pieno
Overview

In this role you will drive procurement and sourcing for diverse projects, balancing supplier relations, cost targets, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with R&D, Strategic Buyers, and Project teams to manage RFQs, supplier selection, and BOM costing while supporting AI-enabled improvements in procurement processes. The position combines operational purchasing with project-focused sourcing, requiring strong ERP and data analysis skills in a matrix organization. This is a hands-on opportunity to impact production materials, logistics, and supplier performance within a global manufacturing context.

Retribuzione / Benefits
  • Top Employer certification
  • salary range 40,000–50,000 EUR
  • variable compensation possible
  • company benefits discussed during selection process
Responsabilità
  • Process purchase requisitions and orders, including expediting and issue resolution with suppliers
  • Manage supplier communications on demand, volumes, delivery times, and cost reduction
  • Execute purchasing per category management principles and support invoice verification
  • Coordinate material shipments, manage price lists, and monitor on-time delivery KPIs
  • Utilize MRP and other systems to determine material requirements for production and spare parts
  • Support AI implementation across procurement processes
  • Manage RFQs and supplier selection aligning with strategy
  • Support project sourcing activities and cost targets throughout the project lifecycle
  • Act as procurement point of contact for project stakeholders and ensure input capture throughout projects
  • Partner with logistics to track transport risks, costs, and lead times
  • Maintain local master data for raw materials/vendors
  • Provide feedback on requisitions outside framework agreements
  • Develop supplier base and identify new suppliers
  • Provide sourcing support for both direct and indirect scope
Requisiti fondamentali
  • Experience in operational procurement roles
  • Strong teamwork ability in demanding environments
  • Good knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Cost and data analysis skills
  • Experience with AI tool implementation is welcome
  • Exposure to manufacturing and/or service operations
  • Fluent in English and Italian
  • Financial and business understanding
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
  • Problem-solving and accountability for outcomes
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of MS Office
  • Availability for short business trips
  • Shipping, customs clearance and logistics knowledge is welcome
  • teamwork
  • strong communication
  • analytical thinking
  • ERP systems
  • SAP
  • MRP analysis