Direct Buyer

Fluid-O-Tech Group; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An Italian manufacturing company is seeking a DIRECT BUYER to enhance its Procurement & Supply Chain team. The role involves strategic category management, supplier negotiations, and daily purchasing activities. Ideal candidates will have an Engineering degree and relevant experience in manufacturing, with strong analytical, negotiation, and collaborative skills. This position allows for hybrid work, ensuring a balanced work environment.

Servizi

Collaborative work environment

International exposure

Hybrid working options

Competenze

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Lean principles.
• Ability to read technical drawings and perform cost analysis.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and Lean procurement methods.

Mansioni

• Develop a strategic approach for categories and engage with stakeholders.
• Ensure execution of daily purchasing activities and implement category strategy.
• Monitor market trends and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Source and qualify new suppliers based on company standards.
• Negotiate and manage contracts independently.
• Identify improvement opportunities and coordinate sourcing projects.
• Manage and optimize budget contributing to Total Cost Ownership.
• Analyze costs and performance, recommending improvements.
• Promote collaboration across departments.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Formazione

Degree in Engineering or STEM discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

WHO WE ARE

We are an Italian manufacturing company with an international presence, active for over 75 years in the mechatronics sector. We design and produce volumetric pumps, proportional valves, and fluid control systems for the industrial, food & beverage, automotive, and medical sectors.

We operate in B2B environments that are complex and highly technological, with a company culture oriented toward continuous innovation, experimentation, and excellence. That's why we're looking for curious, autonomous, and proactive individuals - people who thrive in fast-paced, ever-evolving contexts, with a strong results-driven mindset and a collaborative, cross-functional approach.

We are looking for a DIRECT BUYER to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team :

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this position, you will combine day-to-day execution with strategic category management. Your responsibilities will include :

• Developing a strategic approach for your categories, engaging closely with key internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring effective execution of daily purchasing activities and implementation of the category strategy.
• Monitoring market trends to identify opportunities and lead cost-saving initiatives from concept to roll-out.
• Sourcing, evaluating and qualifying new suppliers that meet Company standards for cost, quality, service and reliability.
• Negotiating and managing contracts and framework agreements independently.
• Supporting the Procurement & Supply Chain Office in identifying improvement opportunities and coordinating sourcing projects.
• Managing and optimizing the assigned budget while contributing to Total Cost Ownership improvements.
• Analyzing costs, performance and KPIs and recommending actions for improvement.
• Acting as a key point of contact and promoting collaboration across departments, especially Engineering, Sales and Warehouse.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A proactive, analytical and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You bring :

• A degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline.
• Experience in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment and familiar with Lean principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured working approach.
• Ability to read technical drawings and perform cost analysis.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and Lean procurement methods.
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• A team mindset and the ability to work effectively across functions.
• A continuous‑improvement mindset and a strong desire to make a tangible impact.
• Fluency in English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The chance to join an international, innovation‑driven company that is structured yet constantly evolving.
• A collaborative and engaging work environment where you can broaden your impact.
• Hybrid working (1 day per week remote).

Location : Corsico (MI), Via Leonardo Da Vinci 40.