Buyer

FUCHS PETROLUB SE; Buttigliera d'Asti; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHS PETROLUB SE in Buttigliera d'Asti, IT, is seeking a Buyer on a fixed-term maternity cover to manage purchasing for assigned materials, ensuring availability, maintaining supplier relationships and supporting cost, inventory and service-level targets.

Reporting to the Procurement Team Leader, you will collaborate with Planning, Production, Logistics, Quality and Customer Service teams, with a focus on cost-saving opportunities and data-driven purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned categories and suppliers.
• Create and monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and support negotiations.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service teams.
• Support inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze purchasing data and contribute to cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience/Procurement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

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FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills the foundation of our global business.

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Buyer

Location: Buttigliera d'Asti, AT, IT, 14021

We are looking for a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team on a fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.

Reporting to the Procurement Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activities for assigned materials and services, ensuring material availability, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting the achievement of cost, inventory, and service-level targets.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned categories and suppliers.


• Create and monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.


• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and support negotiations.


• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service teams.


• Support inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Analyze purchasing data and contribute to cost-saving opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.


• Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain.


• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Fixed-term contract for maternity cover.


• Opportunity to work in an international and collaborative environment.


• Salary range: Gross annual salary 35.000 – 40.000€ based on skills and experience

Do you have any questions? We will be more than happy to answer them at the email [e-mail]!

Come be seen at FUCHS – join our team and move the world with us!
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