Buyer

Location:

Lodi, Lodi, Italy

Job ID:

R0046861

Date Posted:

2024-03-15

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

We are searching for a Buyer, who will be responsible for purchasing materials according to required technical specification, price, delivery schedule and terms. He or she will also ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities:

• Initiate purchase orders (PO) in the system, according to the Purchase Requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirm delivery with suppliers;

• Track goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing;

• Oversee supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, leadtime) and resolves performance issues;

• Identify new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team;

• Negotiate agreements with main suppliers and periodically renew pricelists, terms and conditions;

• Analyze and evaluate bids in order to determine the optimal value;

• Support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information;

• Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements - based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) - in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price;

• Conduct all Procurement & Logistics activities for all goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures. Ensure Pro-Supply global supplier relationship management platform is kept updated as defined in Pro-Supply procedure;

• Live core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor or master degree in economics/engineering;

• 1-3 years of experience as a Buyer or in similar roles;

• Good knowledge of both Italian and English;

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required;

• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.