Transport & Logistics Procurement Buyer

Prysmian; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Transport/Parking facilitation

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Prysmian in Milan is seeking a Logistics Buyer to join our HQ office in Milan. You will manage end-to-end procurement for logistics services across complex EPCI projects and lead multimodal transport negotiations.

The role requires fluency in English and Italian, a degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, and 5+ years in logistics procurement. Hybrid work in Milan with a competitive package and incentives aligned to performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• At least 5 years of experience in logistics procurement.
• Experience with multimodal and heavy cargo logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for logistics services in EPCI projects.
• Lead negotiations for multimodal transport solutions.
• Coordinate transport of cable drums and freight forwarding.
• Ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering and Operations.
• Align procurement with project schedules and installation sequences.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Logistics procurement

Multimodal logistics

Negotiation skills

Contract templates knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Engineering degree

Supply chain degree

Job description

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for a Logistics Buyer to join our HQ office in Milan.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for logistics services in EPCI projects
• Focus on complex logistics flows
• Lead negotiation for multimodal transport solutions (road, sea, river)
• Transport of cable drums (large and extra-large reels, escort transport)
• Freight forwarding services for land and submarine cables
• Storage and handling operations at port and onshore ISA last-mile transport to installation sites customs
• Develop logistics contracting strategies aligned with project schedules, installation sequences, and risk mitigation plans
• Optimize cost structures while ensuring service reliability under tight project timelines
• Monitor and assess supplier performance through KPIs
• Manage critical escalations through an effective multi-stakeholder coordination
• Work closely with Project Management, Engineering and Operations to ensure full alignment between procurement and execution phases
• Ensure contractual compliance, including insurance clauses, liabilities, delivery terms and project-specific requirements
• Have a direct and tangible impact on large-scale energy projects
• Actively contribute to energy transition
• Be exposed to complex, global logistics operations
• Be involved in strategic decision-making for logistics solutions
• Lead the development and the qualification of new logistics suppliers

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Fluent in English and Italian
• Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain
• 5+ years in logistics procurement
• Experience in multimodal and heavy cargo
• Knowledge of contractual templates
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Decision making attitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork skills, results oriented and ambitious mindset

What we offer

• Type of contract: Permanent
• Location: Milan, Hybrid
• Applicable Collective Agreement : CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.
• Job Level/Category: (Impiegato) in line with the applicable collective agreement.
• Gross annual salary no less than: € 38.000,00
• The position is eligible for an individual or collective variable incentive based on the achievement of predetermined performance objectives.

Benefit:

• Health insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Transport/Parking facilitation
• Remote work flexibility

Our selection process : Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) if applicable.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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