PpJoin to apply for the bNon Trade Procurement Buyer /b role at bKEYSTONE /b /p pFor an important client in the Retail and Large-Scale Retail Distribution sector, a leading player in the national market with a vast network of stores, we are looking for a bNon-Trade Procurement Buyer /b. /p pThe successful candidate will join the Indirect Purchasing function and report directly to the Non-Trade Procurement Director. This is a strategic and operational role, combining negotiation expertise with managerial responsibilities and process risk management, covering both the Non-Merchandise Procurement area and the Merchandise Entrustment/Agency area. /p pThe primary mission is the negotiation and purchase of the entire range of Non-Trade commodities (such as Equipment, Facility Management, General Expenses, In-Store Services, Marketing, and IT), with a particular focus on the Tendering/Contracting area (including Cleaning, Pest Control, Waste Management, Security, Night Loading, and Inventories). /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liStrategic Negotiation: Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from systematic sourcing and Request For Quotations (RFQs) to contract drafting, aiming to achieve the budgeted Cost Killing objectives. /li liContract Management: Be directly responsible for the contracting of key in-store services, including Quality and Occupational Health services. /li liRisk Compliance: Ensure contracts adhere to rigorous essential clauses (Golden Rules) and oversee the correct application of the supplier governance process for onboarding and referencing. /li liInnovation Digitalization: Drive Supplier Partnerships (e.g., Design-to-Cost initiatives), and propose and implement digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes and reduce administrative workload. /li liTeam Management and Internal Support: Coordinate a team of 4 Buyers and supervise communication between suppliers and internal business functions, providing support to internal clients. /li /ul h3The Ideal Candidate Possesses The Following Skills And Experiences /h3 ul liPrevious experience in a Commercial/Buying role. /li liDegree in a Technical, Economic, or Engineering field. /li liIn-depth knowledge of the main Indirect Purchasing categories (e.g., Services, IT, Maintenance, Equipment). /li liExcellent proficiency in MS Office/G Suite and preferable knowledge of S2C (Source to Contract) Tools such as Ariba. /li liFluent English. /li liProven ability to coordinate resources and assume process risk management responsibilities. /li /ul pbWork Location: Milan. /b /p h3Seniority level /h3 ul liMid-Senior level /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ul liContract /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ul liPurchasing and Supply Chain /li /ul h3Industries /h3 ul liBusiness Consulting and Services /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr