Operational Purchaser (m / w / d)

Coperion; Ferrara; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company is seeking an Operational Purchaser for their new Shared Service Center in Ferrara, Italy. The role involves managing procurement for German-speaking sites, ensuring efficiency in operations, and is ideal for candidates with procurement experience. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Servizi

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative environment

Competenze

• Fluent German skills (spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Experience in procurement administration or related tasks.
• Customer-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Manage the procurement process from order placement to invoice approval.
• Assist with tenders and price comparisons.
• Support price negotiations and contract finalizations.

Conoscenze

Fluent German

Problem-solving

Customer orientation

Formazione

Experience in procurement administration

Strumenti

ERP knowledge (Navision, SAP, IFS)

Descrizione del lavoro

Coperion is expanding its global footprint by opening a new Shared Service Center in Ferrara, Italy. This center will support key procurement operations for our German-speaking sites in Germany and Switzerland. We are building a dynamic team that will operate in a hybrid work model, offering a collaborative and flexible environment.

We are looking for an Operational Purchaser to join this new team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement process across multiple locations, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with some procurement or sales experience who wants to grow their career in purchasing within an international company.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement process from order placement to invoice approval for the German-speaking Coperion locations.
• Assist with tenders, price comparisons and order processing.
• Support price negotiations and contract finalizations within defined categories.
• Monitor order status and delivery schedules to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Handle complaints and defective claims in collaboration with other departments.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams including Quality Assurance, Logistics, Planning, Accounting and Production.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Fluent German skills (spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Experience in procurement administration or related tasks.
• Customer-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.
• ERP knowledge (Navision, SAP, or IFS) is a plus but not required.
  
  

What We Offer

• A key role in a newly established Shared Service Center in Italy supporting important operations across Europe.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and a collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global company.
• Work in an international, diverse team with a strong focus on cooperation and knowledge sharing.
  
  

Who We Are

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

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