Buyer, Italy

ION; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading software consultancy in Milan seeks a Buyer to manage supply contracts and drive cost-saving initiatives. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree and have 3+ years in IT procurement. Key skills include negotiation, strong analytical abilities, and fluency in English. The role offers a full-time position within a dynamic team focused on enhancing procurement processes while ensuring compliance with company policies. Join us to contribute to significant savings and operational efficiency.

Servizi

Permanent employment contract

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the IT industry.
• Solid knowledge of modern procurement methods and best practices.
• High level of commitment and ownership.

Mansioni

• Proactively manage supply contract procurement.
• Identify opportunities for business savings.
• Independently manage tenders and bid evaluations.
• Monitor market trends and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement objectives.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Solution-oriented mindset

Formazione

Master’s degree (Economics, Law, or Engineering)

Strumenti

MS Office (Excel)

ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Jaggaer)

Descrizione del lavoro

Buyer, Italy (ION)

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About Us

We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work, offering workflow and process automation software, real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We have over 13,000 employees, operate globally with 80+ offices, and serve more than 4,800 customers worldwide.

Location

Milan

Your Role

• Proactively manage supply contract procurement, working closely with Purchasing Areas and the Legal Department.
• Identify opportunities to achieve business savings using negotiation and procurement best practices, tools, and methods.
• Independently manage tenders and bid evaluations.
• Monitor market trends and suppliers, and conduct price benchmarking to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Perform analysis on new and existing costs, and review cost reduction and cost avoidance activities.
• Ensure compliance with ION Group procurement objectives, policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contract award processes.

Your Skills, Experience, And Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree (Economics, Law, or Engineering).
• Solid knowledge of modern procurement methods, procedures, best practices, and supporting tools.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the IT industry.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data‑driven, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility, proactivity, and willingness to continuously learn and improve.
• High level of commitment and ownership.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (in particular Excel) and ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Jaggaer, etc.).

What We Offer

Permanent employment contract.

Important Notes

According to the Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates from the disability list will be given priority.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Software Development