PpThélios S.p.A., a company of the LVMH Group, is looking for a NPI Tech. Development Procurement Specialist, a young, dynamic, and motivated individual with a solid background in Management Engineering or Economics, to join our Purchasing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), working closely with Research Development, Engineering, Quality and Production teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the development of our future products and to grow professionally in a challenging and innovative environment. /p h3Job Responsibilities /h3 h3NPI Procurement Management /h3 ulliCoordinate all procurement activities related to new projects, from concept phase to mass production. /liliActively collaborate with RD and Engineering teams to define specifications for components and materials required for new products. /liliIdentify, evaluate, and select new suppliers in line with the technical, quality, and cost requirements of NPI projects. /li /ul h3Analysis and Costing /h3 ulliConduct in-depth cost analysis for new components and materials, identifying optimization opportunities and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction. /liliParticipate in defining target prices and managing the purchasing budget for NPI projects. /li /ul h3Supplier Negotiation and Management /h3 ulliNegotiate NPI final price, assuring it adheres to product technical requirements and to its target cost. /liliManage supplier relationships, monitoring their performance in terms of quality, delivery times, and costs during the product development phase. /li /ul h3Technical Support and Processes /h3 ulliAcquire and apply in-depth knowledge of production and technological processes related to new products to support strategic purchasing decisions. /liliContribute to optimizing NPI procurement processes, proposing improvements and best practices. /li /ul h3Communication and Collaboration /h3 ulliAct as a key interface between the Procurement team and other departments involved in product development (RD, Engineering, Quality, Production). /liliRegularly provide updates on project status and purchasing decisions to internal teams. /li /ul h3Profile /h3 ulliBachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field. /liliPrevious experience, even minimal (e.g., internship or thesis), in industrial contexts or supply chain/procurement roles is a plus. /liliExcellent data analysis, costing, and problem-solving abilities. /liliStrong negotiation and interpersonal relationship management skills. /liliInterest and aptitude for learning production processes and technologies. /liliProactive mindset, ability to adapt to rapidly evolving contexts. /liliExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken (Italian and English). /liliProficiency in Microsoft Office. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr