PROCUREMENT INTERN

Ariston Group; Fabriano; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Ariston Group, Fabriano, Italy, is seeking a Procurement intern to join the Central Team. You will help manage the Transformation & Packaging category across Ariston EU plants, negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and maintaining SAP data.

Strong analytical skills and English are required, with knowledge of SAP R3 and SQL a plus. The role focuses on onboarding new suppliers, benchmarking for cost reduction, and supporting product management and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Management Engineering or Economics with strong academic record.
• Excellent analytical and planning abilities with time management and deadline discipline.
• Proficiency in English and good knowledge of MS Office tools; SAP R3/SQL considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement for the Transformation & Packaging category across Ariston EU plants.
• Contribute to supplier negotiations, price list management, and order handling.
• Help monitor supplier performance and data in SAP systems.
• Assist onboarding of new suppliers and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support in product coding, supplier selection, and documentation like Long Term Declarations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning skills

Time management

Problem solving

Flexibility

English knowledge

Education

Degree in Management Engineering or Economics

Tools

SAP R3

SQL basics

MS Office

Job description

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2025 the group reported 2.7 billion-euro revenues, with almost 11,000 employees, direct presence in 41 countries in 5 continents, 32 production sites and 31 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components, and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Wolf and Elco, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, Atag, Domotec, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and combustion technologies business.

We are looking for a Procurement intern to join our Procurement Central Team. As a member of the Procurement team, you will perform fulfillment of Suppliers “Transformation & Packaging” category for all Ariston EU plants reporting to Buyer of Packaging , through commercial negotiation, price list management , ordering , operations monitoring, KPI follow-up.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

• Being the procurement reference point for internal functions;
• Support in negotiating contracts with suppliers;
• Support in monitoring and improving supplier performance (PPV DPO, service level, quality, etc.);
• Manage data inside SAP system (delivery plans, prices, code/supplier information, data analysis);
• Ensure new suppliers “onboarding”;
• Support in Benchmarking for PROC - Identify cost reduction opportunities and develop cost reduction plans;
• Support new products management (new codes, suppliers’ selection);
• Support collection activities (Long Term Declaration/Plastic Tax/Conformity/ customs documents);
• Provide support to plants /production to make the shipment happen;
• Invoice issuing;
• Measure and compare Level of Service and Economics to target levels.

As our ideal candidate, you have a degree in Management Engineering or Economics and a brilliant academic career. Analysis and planning skills, ability to manage time and consistently meet deadlines, problem solving and flexibility complete the profile. English knowledge and good proficiency in the main MSOffice tools are basic requirements. Knowledge of SAP R3 and SQL basis is a plus.

Location : Fabriano (AN)

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people. We strive to provide a work environment that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements. In line with this commitment, we promote fair, transparent and equitable reward practices. The compensation package will be determined based on the experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender‑neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.

— Published by Ariston Group.