Procurement Specialist

Huawei; Roma; In loco; EUR 28.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Huawei is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist for their Graduate Program in Italy. This role will support procurement strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage supplier performance. Ideal candidates are fresh graduates with a related degree and project management experience, eager to innovate in the ICT sector.

Servizi

Professional Career Path

Personal Development Trainings

Hands-on experience in technology innovation

Mentor/Buddy Program

Competenze

• Fresh graduate, graduating between January 2024 and December 2026.
• Minimum 3 months experience in procurement-related projects with knowledge of project management.
• Good command of English and fluent in Italian; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

Mansioni

• Support development and execution of procurement solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely resource availability.
• Assist in managing procurement throughout the project lifecycle.

Conoscenze

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Junior Procurement Specialist

Job Location: Rome (Italy)

Main Responsibilities:

• Procurement Planning & Strategy: Support the development and execution of procurement solutions for project delivery across various business units. Contribute to the design and implementation of overall procurement strategies that align with business goals.
• Cost Optimization & Risk Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely availability of resources, while managing costs and mitigating risks. Help build competitive advantages in procurement through proactive planning and supplier engagement.
• End-to-End Project Support: Assist in managing procurement throughout the entire project lifecycle - from pre-sales and bidding to final delivery and closure. Work closely with sales and delivery teams to ensure contracts are executable and financially sound.
• Supplier & Resource Management: Participate in planning and managing the procurement of delivery resources (materials and services), ensuring quality, quantity, and on-time delivery. Monitor supplier performance and contribute to resolving major supplier-related issues. Support the development of long-term supplier improvement mechanisms.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Help monitor internal procurement controls, ensuring compliance with company standards and audit requirements. Assist in managing regional procurement qualifications and approvals.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Contribute to the digitalization and efficiency of procurement processes. Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning, issue resolution, and contract quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with planning committees and internal teams to align resource planning and drive better project outcomes. Promote a culture of collaboration between procurement, delivery, and sales functions.
  
  

Requirements:

• Fresh graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, such as Management Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related discipline, graduating between January 2024 and December 2026.
• Minimum 3 months of experience managing procurement related projects, with a strong understanding of project management principles and quality assurance methodologies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to solve problems, make decisions, and manage tasks effectively.
• Adaptability to work in an international business environment, demonstrating excellent collaboration skills and cultural awareness.
• Language Requirements: Good command of English and fluent in Italian. Knowledge of Chinese language is a plus.
  
  

Huawei's Fresh Graduate Program:

The Junior Procurement Specialist will embark on the Huawei Graduate Program in Italy, an intensive program designed to cultivate and nurture the next generation of tech leaders, which offers:

• Professional Career Path: Embark on a structured experience to seize the growth opportunity that Huawei has to offer.
• Personal Development: Enhance your skills through comprehensive trainings and workshops.
• Gain hands-on experience in customer engagement and technology innovation.
• Mentor/Buddy Program designed to guide you through both business and inter-cultural development.
  
  

Interested in Joining Us?

If you are a driven individual with a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact in the ICT industry, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV in English for consideration.

Important: To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work and live in the job location.

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 207,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei's end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.

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