Senior buyer

Energy Dome; Milano; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A fast-growing company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage global procurement activities, primarily focusing on US suppliers. Responsibilities include managing the purchasing process, negotiating contracts, and identifying new suppliers. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of relevant experience, a degree in a relevant field, and excellent negotiation skills in both Italian and English. This role requires some travel to Boston and offers the chance to work in a dynamic international team.

Competenze

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer.
• Experience in international Supplier management.
• Technical knowledge of the electro-mechanical sectors is a plus.

Mansioni

• Manage the entire purchasing process for strategic materials.
• Conduct contract and commercial negotiations.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Communication skills in Italian

Communication skills in English

Cross-functional teamwork

Results-oriented

Formazione

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Energy Dome is a fast-growing company in the energy sector, pioneering the CO2 Battery, an innovative long-duration energy storage solution. Our mission is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy by providing reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective storage technologies.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for talented professionals to join our dynamic and international team.

Reports to the Procurement Team Lead, and works closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Expediting, we are looking for a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for managing procurement activities globally, with a specific focus on US suppliers.

Purpose of the Role

Manage the procurement process for strategic materials and services, ensuring quality, competitive costs, on-time deliveries, and compliance with purchasing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire purchasing process, taking full ownership and ensuring transparency and efficiency at every stage.
• Conduct contract and commercial negotiations with strong bargaining skills, securing favorable conditions for the company in terms of cost and commercial clauses.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers both nationally and internationally, expanding and consolidating the supply base.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in the execution of orders and in meeting agreed deadlines.
• Manage supplier relationships throughout the entire order lifecycle, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and supporting the Expediting function in case of critical issues or delays.
• Collaborate actively with various company functions (Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance, Project Management, Expediting) to ensure consistency and efficiency in the procurement process.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer, preferably in industrial, technical, or mechanical and / or plant engineering contexts.
• Experience in international Supplier management.
• Experience in managing complex tenders for EPC contracts in the Energy or Oil & Gas sectors and technical knowledge of the electro-mechanical sectors are considered a plus.

NB. Some travels to our Boston's office will be required. It's important that the candidate holds a valid passport and is willing to travel when needed.

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (in Italian and English).
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional contexts.
• Methodical and action / result oriented, cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines.