Purchasing internship

Are you eager to learn how supplier quality and purchasing are managed in a global industrial environment?
This is your opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain firsthand insight into how manufacturing excellence is achieved through strong supplier relationships and robust quality processes.
We are looking for two interns to join our Purchasing Department:

• One in the Supplier Quality Engineering team – a strategic function ensuring that purchased components meet required standards.
• One in the Buyers team – a strategic function managing suppliers from around the world and building lasting relationships based on trust, performance, and innovation

Varisco Product Company is a well-established and continuously growing manufacturer of pumps for both dewatering and industrial applications. In 2016, Varisco was acquired by Atlas Copco, a Swedish multinational with over 150 years of history.

What you will do and learn as a SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER:

• Developing quality assessment systems for new suppliers
• Organizing and managing supplier audits
• Monitoring and reporting corrective actions to ensure optimal cost and quality outcomes
• Supporting production with quality-related interventions
• Collaborating with project teams in supplier selection, working across various company functions
• Interacting directly with suppliers to negotiate quality standards
• Working with the Technical Department on the development and approval of new components

What you will do and learn as a BUYER:

• Supplier selection and management
• Conducting commercial negotiations (pricing, lead times, quality) to optimize costs and services
• Performing market analysis and tracking economic trends
• Managing samples and purchase contracts, building strong and lasting supplier relationships
• Supporting the development of new projects and technologies
• Contributing to supply chain optimizatio
• Collaborating with Production, Quality, Technical, and Finance departments to enhance cross-functional communication and teamwork

What we expect from our candidates:

• Curious, positive, and proactive mindset, eager to learn and take on challenges
• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Problem-solving attitude and results-oriented approach
• Logical thinking, persistence, and team spirit
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Fluent in both English and Italian, written and spoken

What matters to us:

• Active collaboration with colleagues
• Promotion of new ideas with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Commitment to company policies and fostering inclusion and collaboration in the workplace
• Embodying our core values – Interaction, Commitment, and Innovation – to fulfill Atlas Copco's vision: "First in mind – First in choice"
• A customer-centric approach in everything you do

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