Internship - Industrial Services Buyer

Pirelli; Milano; On-site; EUR 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Competitive reimbursement

Free company restaurant

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Pirelli & C. S.p.A. is seeking a motivated intern to join their Purchasing team in Milan. This role offers hands-on experience in sourcing activities and supplier management within a dynamic environment. You will work closely with a tutor and engage in activities from identification of cost-saving opportunities to managing supplier assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in engineering or economics and be fluent in both English and Italian. Proficiency in Office applications is also required, with a commitment to personal and professional development highlighted.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or economics required.
• Fluency in both English and Italian is mandatory.
• Strong skills in office software such as Excel and PowerPoint are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify spending areas and organize buying processes.
• Perform cost analysis and benchmark setting.
• Support internal reporting and develop KPIs.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and other internal departments.
• Manage suppliers and assess their performance.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Italian

Proficiency in Office

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or economics

Job description

We are a global leader in the tire industry, specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance tires for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. With a presence in over 160 countries and around 18 production facilities, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it is fueled by our commitment to the inclusion of unique perspectives and different experiences. Because power is nothing without our people!

WHY JOIN US

We are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with:

• International, engaging, and supportive working environment.
• Competitive reimbursement.
• Free company restaurant.
• Personal and professional development.

DRIVE YOUR FUTURE

You will join the Purchasing team, within the Industrial services department, and will have the opportunity to be involved in all the activities related to the sourcing cycle, according to company needs and to the general agreements with the suppliers. This internship offers hands‑on experience, providing a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will collaborate with your tutor in:

• Identification of spending areas and organization of buying processes with the goal of identifying cost savings.
• Activities like cost analysis and set of appropriate benchmarks.
• Supporting the internal reporting of results and elaborate periodic KPIs.
• Cooperating with Regional procurement teams and other internal functions (e.g., Legal, Tax, Administration, R&D, Manufacturing)
• Supplier management and continuous evaluation/assessment of supplier performance.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Master’s degree in engineering or economics.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Proficiency in using Office.