Industrial B2B Technical Buyer

Industrial B2B Technical Buyer (open to "categorie protette")

Job Description

Location
: Province of Naples, Italy

Company
: Leading manufacturer of electrical components for industrial applications

Summary:

We are looking for a Technical Buyer to support the company's supply of products and services, ensuring that purchased items are cost-effective and of high quality.

The person will maintain and nurture positive supplier relations, evaluate supply options, and keep accurate records.

Responsibilities:

To be successful in this position, you should have an analytical mind and keep up with product and service trends, support the negotiation with suppliers and ensure that all purchases comply with company standards.

As a technical buyer, you will be directly involved in the sourcing and purchasing of products and services such as:

·       Components and raw materials used to make the products that the company sells

·       Products to be resold

·       Goods and services for use by the company

You will be involved in sourcing suppliers, contract drafting, negotiation and liaising with suppliers through the whole procurement process. You will also deal with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.

Requirements:

·       Must-haves

o  Proficient in Italian

o  Fluent English

o  Proficient user of Microsoft Office – Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/CERCA.VERT); Word (e.g., revisions, cross-references); PowerPoint (e.g., timed presentation); Outlook (e.g., categories) – will be tested during the selection process

·       Nice-to-haves

·       Fluent Mandarin Chinese (it's a strong advantage)

·       Previous experience in a similar role

·       Previous experience in manufacturing

·       Degree in technical disciplines (Engineering, Physics) or equivalent experience

·       Experience with SAP-B1

Other required skills:

·       Self-Management

·       Self-aware and optimistic

·       Assertive, resilient and welcomes change

·       Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings

·       Proactively contributes to the team

·       Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together

·       Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills

·       Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities

·       Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets

·       Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations

·       Keen attention to detail and accuracy, but aware of the law of "decreasing marginal returns."

Why Join Us
:

• 30+ Years of Excellence
• Since 1992, Megatron Sensors has been at the forefront of sensor technology, serving customers in 
  25+ countries worldwide
  . Our legacy is built on continuous innovation and trusted partnerships.
• Truly International
• Our team of 
  30+ dedicated professionals
   brings together 
  four nationalities
  , united by shared goals and diverse perspectives.
• Inclusive by Design
• We embrace 
  diversity in all its forms
  . Our workforce spans 
  multiple generations
  , from 
  Gen Z to Boomers
  , fostering a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and learning.
• Empowering Women in Leadership
• With 
  60% female representation
   in our senior management, we lead by example in building an inclusive and equitable leadership culture.
• People-Centred Culture
• Our team has a 
  median age of 39
   and is a balanced mix of experience and new energy. 
  40% of our workforce
  joined
  in the past 4 years
  , while the remaining 
  60% average 10 years of tenure
  —a sign of trust, stability, and long-term growth.
• Sustainable by Nature
• We are certified to 
  ISO 9001:2015
   and 
  ISO 14001:2015
  , embedding 
  quality and environmental responsibility
   into everything we do. Our operations are clean, with 
  zero Scope 1 emissions
  .
• Merit-Driven Opportunities
• Our 
  inclusive and impartial recruitment
  focuses solely on 
  skills, experience, and attitude
  . We are committed to a culture of 
  meritocracy
  , where people grow through impact and contribution.
• Welcoming All Voices
• We 
  actively encourage applications from protected categories
   and are proud to welcome talent from 
  diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences
  .
• Globally Minded, Locally Rooted
• Our headquarters are between 
  Naples and Caserta
  , in the heart of Southern Italy, a vibrant region full of character and tradition.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, growing company with a start-up spirit. We seek individuals willing to engage deeply, uphold professional ethics, and embrace a meritocratic work approach.

This role may *NOT* be for you if you:

·       Dislike working towards targets.

·       Prefer highly structured environments.

·       Prefer a slower pace.

·       Don't embrace change.

How to Apply
:

·       Cover letter written in English (500 words max)

·       CV written in English (2 pages max, in CAR format: Challenge/Action/Result)

·       At least two references will be requested