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Emerson; Lugagnano Val d'Arda; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Lugagnano Val d’Arda (PC). You will procure indirect materials, services, and facility-related investments, ensuring cost effectiveness and supplier performance.

You will collaborate with sourcing, category management, and internal teams to manage POs, approvals, and contracts while supporting supplier onboarding and performance monitoring. Fluent Italian and business English are required.

Qualifications

• Education in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, supply chain, maintenance, facilities, or a related operational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Business English; fluent Italian.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requests and issue purchase orders for indirect materials, services, and facility capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with sourcing and category teams to support supplier selection, sourcing activities, and procurement initiatives.
• Oversee lifecycle of purchase orders, including updates, revisions, and contract adjustments.
• Coordinate capital expenditure approval requests and monitor approval workflows.
• Support supplier onboarding processes and ensure compliance with corporate requirements.
• Monitor supplier delivery commitments, identify risks, and coordinate solutions with stakeholders.
• Partner with Maintenance, Facilities, Accounting, and other functions to execute projects.
• Review supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies to facilitate timely payment.
• Assist in supplier agreements, blanket orders, and related documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers; act as a point of contact for procurement.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve operational, quality, delivery, or invoicing challenges.
• Analyze procurement data and support reporting activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

E-procurement platforms

Purchasing cloud solutions

Accounts payable/Procure-to-Pay systems

Job description

If you are a Buyer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson offers an exciting opportunity to join our Supply Chain team in Lugagnano Val d’Arda (PC). In this role, you will support the procurement of indirect materials, services, and facility-related investments, helping to ensure operational excellence, cost effectiveness, supplier performance, and continuous improvement across the organization. Working closely with internal stakeholders and supplier partners, you will contribute to delivering high-quality solutions that support business objectives while fostering collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Manage purchasing requests and issue purchase orders for indirect materials, services, and facility capital expenditures in alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with sourcing and category management teams to support supplier selection, sourcing activities, and procurement initiatives.
• Oversee the lifecycle of purchase orders, including updates, revisions, and contract adjustments when needed.
• Coordinate capital expenditure approval requests and monitor approval workflows.
• Support supplier onboarding processes and ensure compliance with corporate requirements and due diligence standards.
• Monitor supplier delivery commitments, proactively identify risks, and coordinate solutions with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Maintenance, Facilities, Accounting, and other functions to ensure effective execution of projects and services.
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documentation, resolving discrepancies to facilitate accurate and timely payment processing.
• Assist in the preparation and management of supplier agreements, contracts, blanket orders, and related documentation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, serving as a key point of contact for procurement-related activities.
• Support supplier performance monitoring, identify trends or recurring issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve operational, quality, delivery, or invoicing challenges.
• Analyze procurement data and contribute to reporting activities that support informed business decisions.
• Conduct occasional supplier visits to support project execution, strengthen partnerships, and ensure service quality.

Who You Are:

You build strong partnerships by understanding stakeholder needs and delivering solutions that create value. You work effectively across teams, fostering open communication, trust, and collaboration to achieve shared objectives. You plan and prioritize work with a focus on execution, balancing multiple tasks while adapting to changing business needs. You bring a broad perspective to decision-making, remain resilient when facing challenges, and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Education in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, supply chain, maintenance, facilities, or a related operational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of English for business communication. Fluent Italian.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support reporting activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Availability for occasional business travel within Northern Italy.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of e-procurement platforms and purchasing cloud solutions.
• Understanding of accounts payable or procure-to-pay processes.
• Experience supporting supplier performance management, contract administration, or sourcing initiatives.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is 28000 & 45000 EUR annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. The role is suitable for candidates with early career experience as well as professionals looking to further develop their skill in project quality. This role is covered by the Industria Metalmeccanica Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which defines the applicable compensation structure and progression (CCNL Metalmeccanici — Assolombarda (https://www.assolombarda.it/servizi/assistenza-sindacale/informazioni/informazioni/ccnl-metalmeccanici) ).

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson)

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.