Junior Buyer

Bolton Group; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton Food in Milan is seeking a Junior Buyer to join our Procurement Team, supporting management and execution of purchasing activities for Oils, Ingredients and Smart Fish categories. You will handle purchase orders and contracts in SAP, monitor deliveries, and prepare analyses on price trends.

The role reports to the Senior Buyer and requires a degree in management, economics or related fields with 0.5–1 year of procurement experience; fluency in Italian and English is required, Spanish is a

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related fields.
• Work Experience: 6 months - 1 year of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related fields.
• Proficiency in Italian and English is required, Spanish is nice to have.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Qlik Sense is a plus.
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency is expected.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with adaptable, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders and contracts in SAP, ensuring accurate and timely execution of procurement activities.
• Manage the documentation related to purchasing operations and logistics.
• Follow up on purchase orders and monitor the execution of contracts and deliveries, including delivery schedules and contract consumption.
• Support Buyers in procurement activities across the different entities of the Group.
• Prepare analyses and reports on price trends and procurement activities for the assigned categories.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related fields

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Qlik Sense

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join our Procurement Team in Bolton Food based in Milan, Italy.

How you make the difference

As a Junior Buyer you will join our Procurement Team, supporting the management and execution of procurement activities for the Oils, Ingredients and Smart Fish categories. You will ensure the smooth execution of day-to-day purchasing activities, from the creation of purchase orders and contracts in SAP to the monitoring of deliveries and contract progress.

How your agenda looks like:

• Create and manage purchase orders and contracts in SAP, ensuring accurate and timely execution of procurement activities;
• Manage the documentation related to purchasing operations and logistics;
• Follow up on purchase orders and monitor the execution of contracts and deliveries, including delivery schedules and contract consumption;
• Support Buyers in procurement activities across the different entities of the Group;
• Prepare analyses and reports on price trends and procurement activities for the assigned categories.

Your team:

You will report directly to the Senior Buyer.

What makes you a great fit:

• Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related fields;
• Work Experience: 6 months - 1 year of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related fields;
• Proficiency in Italian and English is required, Spanish is nice to have;
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Qlik Sense is a plus;
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact and adapt to different stakeholders;
• Highly proactive and flexible, with strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to adapting to changing priorities and situations.

What's in for you:

• Starting Salary: from € 36.000 (based on experience and skills)
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Possibility of Remote Working: Yes, flexible smart working policy
• CCNL: Alimentare

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About Bolton

Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 quality brands, Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.

About Bolton Food

Bolton Food and Tri Marine, business unit of Bolton, oversee the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. We offer a range of well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully-prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.