Overview Role: Buyer / Junior Buyer - Indirects (FM, marketing, HR etc). Location: Monza, Italy. Hybrid Working: 10 home working days a month. Languages: English and Italian. Salary: competitive package. If you have a CV in English, please share your English version. About the Company This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, global, multi-£bn manufacturing company that has a fantastic company culture and offers significant progression opportunities. Role Summary The role offers a junior procurement professional the chance to join a dynamic procurement function with an experienced and welcoming senior leadership team. The organisation has recently transformed its procurement function which will provide excellent career-building experience. The main scope of the role centres around the procurement of indirects / NPR / GNFR such as HR, Marketing, Travel, Legal, FM etc - working closely with both your local and global colleagues. Responsibilities Collaborate with the Group Procurement function on strategies and implementing projects for the Country Conduct tactical buying activities within the defined governance of the operations team (e.g. non-strategic transactions, supporting one-off transactions with preferred suppliers, etc.) Conduct local market research (suppliers and products) and assist with defining needs Communicate ideas for improvement to internal customers and global category managers Follow up on the gains achieved via the internal reporting tool (Provalido) Address cluster / site queries and conduct supplier follow-ups relating to the Procure to Pay process Operate according to procurement policies, contracts, procedures, processes, guidelines and regulations Support Category Management Teams as needed (e.g., strategy input, supplier feedback, etc.) Act as a business partner and primary point of contact for site / cluster level Build a strong relationship with the business and attend business meetings at a site / cluster level Contribute to the design and implementation of a master data management framework and governance Ensure appropriate classification of data and associated controls to mitigate risk Manage master data system in accordance with the guideline for this category Requirements 1-3 years of relevant Procurement experience in a fast-paced environment This procurement experience can be within any category or industry Influencing and communication skills Ideally educated to Degree level J-18808-Ljbffr