Project Buyer

Prysmiangroup; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Transport or parking facilitation

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Milan, Italy, is seeking a Project Buyer to secure efficient procurement and subcontracting solutions for major cable projects. You will report to the Project Procurement Manager and help ensure alignment between procurement and execution.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Economics, and fluency in English with Italian; German is a plus. The position offers permanent full-time work and benefits including health insurance and meal

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement or related fields.
• Knowledge of contractual templates and principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end subcontracting activities in EPCI projects.
• Develop subcontracting strategies aligned with project schedules and risk plans.
• Monitor vendor performance via KPIs.
• Ensure contractual compliance, including insurance clauses and delivery terms.
• Lead the scouting and development of new local vendors.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering and Operations to align procurement and execution.

Skills

Fluent in English

Italian

German language

Education

Engineering/Supply Chain/Economics degree

Job description

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for a Project Buyer to join our experienced and enthusiastic team, playing a key role in identifying and securing the most efficient procurement and subcontracting solutions for the successful delivery of our cable projects. The role will be based in our Milan HQ.

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Project Procurement Manager, you will:

• Manage end-to-end subcontracting activities in EPCI projects within the assigned Region and/or Category
• Develop subcontracting 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 Vendors 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
• Lead the scouting and the development of new local Vendors

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Fluent in English, Italian and German are a plus
• Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Economics
• 5+ years in procurement or strictly related fields
• Knowledge of contractual templates and principles
• 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 you:

• Type of contract: Permanent full time
• Location: Milano
• Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.
• Job Level/Category: in line with the applicable collective agreement
• Gross annual salary no less than: 48.000
• 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 or parking facilitation
• Remote work flexibility

Our selection process:

1. Application
2. HR interview
3. Hiring Manager interviews
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.

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