Device Trading Manager (Telecoms) Europe

Assurant Services Italia s.r.l.; Milano; In loco; EUR 42.100 - 54.800; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Meal vouchers

Company laptop and mobile phone

Wellbeing programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Assurant Services Italia s.r.l. in Milan is seeking a Device Trading Manager (Telecommunications) to shape purchasing and trading across Europe.

The role manages device sales opportunities and procurement with supplier partners, working with supply chain and commercial teams to ensure products are available at the right time, at the right value. The position is full-time, hybrid in Milan with home-office flexibility, and includes a 10% performance bonus and a local benefits package.

Competenze

• Experience in supply chain trading, purchasing, procurement or related field.
• Experience in telecommunications, mobile or consumer electronics market is essential.
• Experience negotiating pricing or terms with suppliers/partners.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Collaborative communication style across countries and cultures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data interpretation and reporting.
• English proficiency; Italian or other European language skills are a plus.
• Organized and detail-focused with ability to manage priorities.

Mansioni

• Forecast, plan and manage purchasing activity across European channels in line with customer demand and business priorities.
• Build supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in quality, fulfilment and service.
• Negotiate purchase/sale pricing and terms across product types; track value delivered.
• Manage purchase/sales administration, stock ageing and device lifecycles to reduce obsolescence.
• Develop demand planning approaches to support procurement and inventory decisions.
• Identify device sales opportunities and collaborate with commercial teams on new business.
• Support sales and revenue by using data and market insight to manage risk and improve efficiency.
• Contribute ideas to support new channels and evolving product requirements.

Conoscenze

Supply chain trading

Purchasing

Forecasting

Data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Excel

Word

Outlook

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Device Trading Manager (Telecommunications)

Location: Milan, Italy – Hybrid working with time in the Milan office and the flexibility to work from home.

Business Unit: Supply Chain, Employment Type: Permanent, Reports to: Supply Chain Manager Europe.

Rationale for the Role

This role is an exciting opportunity to shape purchasing and trading activity across Europe. As a key member of the European supply chain team, you will manage device sales opportunities and purchasing requirements across external and internal channels, work closely with supply chain operations, commercial teams and supplier partners to ensure products are available at the right time, at the right value and in line with client and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast, plan and manage purchasing activity across European channels in line with customer demand and business priorities.
• Build effective supplier relationships and support continuous improvement in quality, fulfilment and service through regular performance feedback.
• Negotiate purchase/sale pricing and commercial terms across product types, tracking value delivered across suppliers and categories.
• Manage purchase/sales administration, stock ageing and device lifecycles to help reduce obsolescence and maximise commercial value.
• Develop demand planning approaches that support timely procurement and effective inventory decisions.
• Proactively identify device sales opportunities, partner with commercial teams on new business opportunities, providing clear analysis and supply‑chain input.
• Support sales and revenue performance by using data, market insight and commercial judgement to improve efficiency and manage risk.
• Contribute ideas and improvements that support new channels, evolving product requirements and changing customer needs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in supply chain trading, purchasing, procurement, commercial trading or a related field.
• Experience working in the telecommunications, mobile phone or consumer electronics market is essential, particularly where you have used market insight to identify trends or opportunities.
• Experience negotiating pricing, commercial terms or service agreements with suppliers or partners.
• Strong analytical skills, with confidence using data to support decisions, explain recommendations and track commercial outcomes.
• A collaborative communication style and the ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to organise, interpret and present data clearly.
• Professional working proficiency in English. Additional European language skills, such as Italian, Hungarian, German, Spanish or French, would be an advantage.
• Organised, detail‑focused, comfortable working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, able to communicate clearly, manage priorities and use Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook to support daily activities and reporting.
• Enjoys working collaboratively, can adapt to changing priorities and is comfortable sharing ideas that help improve how we work.

Pay, Benefits and Development

• Full‑time base salary range: €42,100 – €54,800 based on 14 salary instalments.
• Full‑time is classed as 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Bonus or variable pay: 10% performance bonus based on 70% company and 30% individual performance. Paid March 2027 (pro‑rated).
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to work from home and from the Milan office.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Local benefits package aligned to the Italian market, including meal vouchers, state pension.
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL). This position is governed by applicable provisions of the ANIA as required under Italian employment legislation.

Equal Opportunity & Pay Transparency

Assurant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on objective, job‑related, and gender‑neutral criteria. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect. In accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and applicable Italian legislation, compensation information is provided prior to the interview process and recruitment decisions are based on objective and gender‑neutral criteria.