Logistic Buyer

Prysmian; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Transport/Parking facilitation

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Prysmian in Milan seeks a Senior Logistics Buyer to join the procurement team. You will manage end-to-end logistics procurement for EPCI projects, lead multimodal transport negotiations, and optimize costs while ensuring service reliability on tight timelines.

Fluency in English and Italian, a degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, and 5+ years in logistics procurement are required. The role offers a permanent contract in Milan, hybrid work, and a path to impact large-scale energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years in logistics procurement.
• Experience in multimodal and heavy cargo.
• Knowledge of contractual templates.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for logistics services in EPCI projects.
• Lead negotiation for multimodal transport solutions (road, sea, river).
• Transport of cable drums and freight forwarding services for lands and subsea cables.
• Develop logistics contracting strategies aligned with project schedules and risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and manage escalations.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering and Operations.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Engineering or Supply Chain degree

Job description

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success: We are looking for a Senior Logistics Buyer to join our office in Milan. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for logistics services in EPCI projects
• Focus on complex logistics flows
• Lead negotiation for multimodal transport solutions (road, sea, river)
• Transport of cable drums (large and extra-large reels, escort transport)
• Freight forwarding services for land and submarine cables
• Storage and handling operations at port and onshore ISA last-mile transport to installation sites customs
• Develop logistics contracting strategies aligned with project schedules, installation sequences, and risk mitigation plans
• Optimize cost structures while ensuring service reliability under tight project timelines
• Monitor and assess supplier performance through KPIs
• Manage critical escalations through an effective multi-stakeholder coordination
• Work closely with Project Management, Engineering and Operations to ensure full alignment between procurement and execution phases
• Ensure contractual compliance, including insurance clauses, liabilities, delivery terms and project-specific requirements
• Have a direct and tangible impact on large-scale energy projects
• Actively contribute to energy transition
• Be exposed to complex, global logistics operations
• Be involved in strategic decision-making for logistics solutions
• Lead the development and the qualification of new logistics suppliers

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Fluent in English and Italian
• Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain
• 5+ years in logistics procurement
• Experience in multimodal and heavy cargo
• Knowledge of contractual templates
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Decision making attitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork skills, results oriented and ambitious mindset

What we offer

• Type of contract: Permanent
• Location: Milan, hybrid
• Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.
• Job Level/Category: (Impiegato) in line with the applicable collective agreement.
• Gross annual salary no less than: € 38.000,00
• The position is eligible for an individual or collective variable incentive based on the achievement of predetermined performance objectives.

Benefit:

• Health insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Transport/Parking facilitation
• Remote work flexibility

Our selection process: Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) if applicable. Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our [DE&I Page] to learn more about Prysmian's commitments. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.