General Purchasing & Affairs Specialist

Altro; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the purchasing sector is seeking an intern for their Milan office. The intern will support negotiations, prepare reports, and collaborate with teams to optimize purchasing operations. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or students in Engineering or Economics with strong Excel skills and fluency in Italian and English. This is a great opportunity to develop essential skills for a future career in purchasing.

Competenze

• Recent graduates or students in Engineering or Economics.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Fluency in both Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Support negotiations with suppliers to optimize terms and value.
• Prepare and process reports for Headquarters.
• Follow up on invoices and assist with SAP updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Excel

Quantitative and analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Formazione

Degree in Engineering or Economics

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and motivated intern to join our Italy Purchasing team based in Milan. Reporting to the Italy Non-Raw Material Purchasing, you will play a key role in supporting procurement activities, working directly for the head-office and the operative plants in Italy, developing essential skills for a future career in Purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support negotiations with specific suppliers or supplier groups to optimize terms and value.
• Prepare and process reports for Headquarters, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Follow up on invoices in the system and assist with SAP updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth purchasing operations.

With a proper tutoring, you will :

• Learn and apply techniques for managing commercial relationships with suppliers.
• Gain exposure to supplier contract elements and compliance requirements.
• Develop proficiency in IT tools for purchasing management, especially SAP.
• Build skills in managing priorities and collaborating within a structured, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or students in Engineering or Economics.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Quantitative and analytical mindset.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluency in both Italian and English;

knowledge of additionallanguages is a plus.

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