Project Buyer (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies; Pinerolo; In loco; EUR 27.900 - 34.100; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Diversity & Inclusion

International Opportunities

Personal Development

Safe Environment

Cafeteria/Canteen

Descrizione del lavoro

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in Pinerolo is looking for a Project Buyer to manage procurement operations, establish supplier relationships, and optimize supply chains. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, with a degree in a related field.

Responsibilities include end-to-end procurement processes and improving efficiency. A hybrid work model is available, and a minimum gross annual salary of €31,000 is offered, commensurate with experience.

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain operations.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Mansioni

• Manage end-to-end purchase order processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Identify and drive supply chain efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate on inventory management and replenishment.
• Contribute to procurement strategy development.

Conoscenze

Purchasing processes

Supplier management

Inventory control

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Analytical skills

ERP systems knowledge

Formazione

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader for sophisticated and novel applications in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. Thanks to our unique materials and technology expertise, we are a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industries and in general industries. With our approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, we generate sales of about 2.5 billion euros.

Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
• Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

Location: Pinerolo. Hybrid Work. Company: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies S.a.s. di Externa Italia S.r.l.u.

Minimum gross annual salary: €31,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

Project Buyer (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations: Manage end-to-end purchase order processes, ensuring accuracy and timely execution with approved vendors.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support performance and continuous improvement initiatives, from early exploration, to quotation and negotiation phases.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Identify and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain.
• Inventory Management: Collaborate with SCM to oversee raw material inventory levels and define appropriate replenishment strategies.
• Strategy Support: Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Data & Documentation Management: Ensure data accuracy and maintain standardized procurement documentation across systems.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Align processes and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and data consistency.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 3+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a related operational role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Procurement Knowledge: Understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and inventory control principles.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and maintain data accuracy across systems.
• Collaboration Skills: Experience working cross-functionally with different departments in an international environment.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive negotiations in complex environments.
• Systems Affinity: Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain tools is considered a plus.
• Languages: Fluent English is required; additional languages are an advantage in an international customer and plant network.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.