Senior Buyer (m/f/d)

Hitachi Rail; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Incentive Plan

Lunch tickets

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well‑being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Italy S.p.A. in Milan seeks a Senior Buyer to join the Grid Integration unit. You will lead strategic sourcing, manage supplier relations, negotiate contracts, and monitor market dynamics to ensure available materials and services.

With a degree in a related field and 5+ years in similar roles, you will collaborate with internal clients and leverage SAP. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• More than 5 years of experience in similar roles inside complex organizations.
• Good knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Proactivity and excellent negotiation skills are required.

Aufgaben

• Perform strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize value/resilience of materials/services sourcing.
• Establish supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate supplier integration plans with internal clients.
• Monitor market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing.
• Partner with internal clients to identify sourcing needs and define service levels.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Proactivity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Economics

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Job ID: R0128459

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join our Business Unit Grid Integration in Milan.

How you'll make an impact

• Perform strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing
• Establish supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate supplier integration plans with internal clients
• Monitor market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing
• Partner with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends and define acceptable service levels

Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields
• Fluent in Italian and English
• More than 5 years of experience in similar roles inside complex organizations
• Good knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Proactivity and excellent negotiation skills are required

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.

Salary & Benefits

Starting from: 44,800 € gross annual

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Benefits

• Incentive Plan
• Lunch tickets
• Health Insurance
• Pension Fund
• Welfare
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work model
• Well‑being platform
• Family Care Benefits
• Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores)

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

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