Non-Trade Procurement Buyer

Keystone Executive Search - divisione Randstad; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Non-Trade Procurement Buyer in Milano to manage the entire range of Non-Trade commodities. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, previous buying experience, and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include contract management, compliance oversight, and team coordination. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead strategic purchasing initiatives in the Retail sector.

Competenze

• Previous experience in a Commercial/Buying role.
• In-depth knowledge of the main Indirect Purchasing categories.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources and manage process risks.

Mansioni

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for Non-Trade commodities.
• Be responsible for contracting key in-store services.
• Oversee supplier governance and adherence to contract clauses.
• Drive digital solutions to optimize purchasing processes.
• Coordinate a team of Buyers and support internal clients.

Conoscenze

Strategic Negotiation

Contract Management

Risk & Compliance

Innovation & Digitalization

Team Management

Formazione

Degree in a Technical, Economic, or Engineering field

Strumenti

MS Office

G Suite

S2C Tools (e.g., Ariba)

Descrizione del lavoro

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For an important client in the Retail and Large-Scale Retail Distribution sector, a leading player in the national market with a vast network of stores, we are looking for a Non-Trade Procurement Buyer.

The successful candidate will join the Indirect Purchasing function and report directly to the Non-Trade Procurement Director. This is a strategic and operational role, combining negotiation expertise with managerial responsibilities and process risk management, covering both the Non-Merchandise Procurement area and the Merchandise Entrustment/Agency area.

The primary mission is the negotiation and purchase of the entire range of Non-Trade commodities (such as Equipment, Facility Management, General Expenses, In-Store Services, Marketing, and IT), with a particular focus on the Tendering/Contracting area (including Cleaning, Pest Control, Waste Management, Security, Night Loading, and Inventories).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Negotiation: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from systematic sourcing and Request For Quotations (RFQs) to contract drafting, aiming to achieve the budgeted Cost Killing objectives.
• Contract Management: Be directly responsible for the contracting of key in-store services, including Quality and Occupational Health services.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure contracts adhere to rigorous essential clauses (Golden Rules) and oversee the correct application of the supplier governance process for onboarding and referencing.
• Innovation & Digitalization: Drive Supplier Partnerships (e.g., Design-to-Cost initiatives), and propose and implement digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes and reduce administrative workload.
• Team Management and Internal Support: Coordinate a team of 4 Buyers and supervise communication between suppliers and internal business functions, providing support to internal clients.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Skills and Experiences

• Previous experience in a Commercial/Buying role.
• Degree in a Technical, Economic, or Engineering field.
• In-depth knowledge of the main Indirect Purchasing categories (e.g., Services, IT, Maintenance, Equipment).
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office/G Suite and preferable knowledge of S2C (Source to Contract) Tools such as Ariba.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources and assume process risk management responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Retail