Thélios S.p.A., a company of the LVMH Group, is looking for a dynamic, motivated young talent with a solid academic background in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field, to join our NPI (New Product Introduction) Purchasing team for a structured internship. This is a pivotal opportunity to kickstart your career and actively contribute to managing procurement activities for new product development. The intern will play a key support role, working closely with various departments including Research & Development, Engineering, Quality, and Production, within an innovative and fast-paced environment that fosters professional growth.
Job Responsibilities
NPI Procurement & Process Optimization
Support and collaborate on procurement activities for new projects, from concept to mass production, identifying and implementing opportunities for streamlined processes and greater efficiency.
Assist R&D and Engineering teams in defining specifications for components and materials, always considering cost-effectiveness and process optimization.
Contribute to the identification, evaluation, and selection of new suppliers, ensuring alignment with technical, quality, and cost requirements, with a particular emphasis on long-term efficiency gains.
Cost Analysis & Value Enhancement
Participate in cost analysis for new components and materials, actively seeking and proposing opportunities for cost reduction, process simplification, and overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization.
Process Analysis & Development
Acquire and apply comprehensive knowledge of production and technological processes related to new products to inform strategic purchasing decisions and contribute to process re-engineering efforts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting for Improvement
Act as a key interface and support between the Procurement team and other involved departments (R&D, Engineering, Quality, Production) to foster collaborative approaches to process improvement.
Profile
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Experience: Strong interest in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, particularly within NPI.
Proactive, curious, and with a strong aptitude for identifying and proposing solutions for continuous improvement and efficiency.
Analytical Skills: Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken (Italian and English).
Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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