Senior Buyer (m/f/d)

Hitachi Energy; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch tickets

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Well-being platform

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Family Care Benefits

Parking

Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, or

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Milan is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Grid Integration unit. You will lead strategic sourcing, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and coordinate supplier integration with internal clients.

The role requires a degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields, fluency in Italian and English, 5+ years of experience in similar roles, SAP knowledge a plus, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Fluent in Italian and English

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields

Tools

SAP

Job description

The opportunity

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

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.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

• 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.

Our Benefits Offering For This Role Generally Includes

• 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