Junior Purchasing Specialist

Caracol AM; Barlassina; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & smartworking

International environment

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Caracol is seeking a Junior Purchasing Specialist to join the Purchasing team. You will support daily procurement activities, manage purchase orders, verify invoices, and update purchasing systems.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate processes and timely deliveries, while scouting and qualifying new suppliers. Ideal candidates have a degree in economics or related field and about 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with purchase-order processing and supplier communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data accuracy.
• Experience with purchasing management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor purchase orders ensuring accurate quantities, prices, terms and delivery dates.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for timely purchasing activities.
• Verify invoices against POs and delivery docs; resolve discrepancies with Finance.
• Maintain supplier master data and purchasing records.

Skills

Purchasing

Excel proficiency

Supplier coordination

Invoice verification

PO processing

Education

Economics

Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

At Caracol, we're not just changing the game: we’re redefining the rules of the manufacturing world and expanding the boundaries of what’s possible.

Since our foundation in Milan, Italy, in 2017, we’ve been on a mission to revolutionize Advanced Manufacturing. By pioneering cutting-edge technology, we tackle the most complex challenges across sectors – from aerospace to marine, from energy to design and architecture.

Our solutions combine advanced robotics with additive manufacturing, enabling high-performance, large-scale production with unmatched efficiency and sustainability.

Central to our innovation are our flagship platforms Heron AM, for 3D printing of large-scale composite parts and Vipra AM, to produce large-scale metal components, and the Eidos Manufacturing Software Suite.

With Europe’s largest LFAM production center, a facility in Austin, TX, and an office in Dubai, Caracol operates on a truly global scale where innovation, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do.

Join Caracol and be part of a diverse, talented team pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing and shaping a more sustainable future!

JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY TO BUILD BEYOND POSSIBLE

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

As a Junior Purchasing Specialist, you will join Caracol’s Purchasing team, supporting day-to-day procurement activities, including purchase order management, invoice verification, and purchasing system updates. You will also coordinate with suppliers, ensure accurate and timely purchasing processes, and contribute to the scouting and qualification of new suppliers in collaboration with internal teams.

Few examples of responsibilities:

• Process and monitor purchase orders in, ensuring accuracy of quantities, prices, terms and delivery dates.
• Manage operational communications with suppliers, including order confirmations, delivery updates, documentation requests and follow-ups.
• Support invoice verification by checking consistency between purchase orders, delivery documentation and supplier invoices, coordinating with Finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master data, purchasing records and supporting documentation.
• Support the scouting, onboarding and qualification of new suppliers, collecting required information and documentation, coordinating internal approval steps.
• Contribute to the improvement of purchasing workflows, data accuracy, documentation traceability and supplier performance monitoring.

Ideal Background:

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Approximately 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement or a related operational role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or in a highly regulated industry is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with purchase-order processing, supplier communication, invoice checks and procurement administration.
• Confidence using purchasing management systems and good proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent command of Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn and work with cross-functional teams.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours and smartworking
• Friendly, international and innovative work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

Caracol is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in shaping the future of Additive Manufacturing! be part of our success story.