Strategic Indirect Materials Buyer

Emerson Electric Co; Lugagnano Val d'Arda; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Lugagnano Val d’Arda (PC). You will manage requests, issue POs, and collaborate with sourcing to drive cost-effective procurement of indirect materials, services, and facility investments.

You will monitor PO lifecycles, support supplier onboarding, and ensure compliance with corporate requirements. Strong English and fluent Italian abilities are required, along with Excel proficiency and travel readiness in Northern Italy.

Qualifications

• Education in supply chain, procurement, engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, supply chain, maintenance, facilities, or related operational environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of English for business communication. Fluent Italian.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret data and support reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Availability for occasional business travel within Northern Italy.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requests and issue purchase orders for indirect materials, services, and facility capital expenditures in alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with sourcing and category management teams to support supplier selection, sourcing activities, and procurement initiatives.
• Oversee the lifecycle of purchase orders, including updates, revisions, and contract adjustments when needed.
• Coordinate capital expenditure approval requests and monitor approval workflows.
• Support supplier onboarding processes and ensure compliance with corporate requirements and due diligence standards.
• Monitor supplier delivery commitments, proactively identify risks, and coordinate solutions with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Maintenance, Facilities, Accounting, and other functions to ensure effective execution of projects and services.
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documentation, resolving discrepancies to facilitate accurate and timely payment processing.
• Assist in the preparation and management of supplier agreements, contracts, blanket orders, and related documentation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, serving as a key point of contact for procurement-related activities.
• Support supplier performance monitoring, identify trends or recurring issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve operational, quality, delivery, or invoicing challenges.
• Analyze procurement data and contribute to reporting activities that support informed business decisions.
• Conduct occasional supplier visits to support project execution, strengthen partnerships, and ensure service quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

English business communication

Fluent Italian

Multi-tasking

Education

Education in supply chain/procurement/engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Lugagnano Val d’Arda (PC). You will manage requests, issue POs, and collaborate with sourcing to drive cost-effective procurement of indirect materials, services, and facility investments.

You will monitor PO lifecycles, support supplier onboarding, and ensure compliance with corporate requirements. Strong English and fluent Italian abilities are required, along with Excel proficiency and travel readiness in Northern Italy.