Overview Global Category Junior Specialist Process Equipment - Temporary. Based in Parma, Italy. Join to apply for the Global Category Junior Specialist Process Equipment - Temporary role at Chiesi Group. Responsibilities Responsible for contract negotiating for Global Manufacturing (HQ and Sites), focusing on negotiating contracts for process equipment and all the services correlating (platform scale up, maintenance, …), spare parts and consumable linked to the production lines, leading the procurement process till the final contract definition and execution, in compliance with company procedures. Collaborating with internal Department to define and manage RFI/RFP and calls for tenders. Definition and negotiation of the contractual instrument suitable for the context, such as Purchase Order, Procurement Contracts, Master Service Agreement, etc. with the support of Corporate Legal and the internal clients. Creation and sending purchase orders to the supplier in digital and/or paper format. Carrying out appropriate actions towards suppliers to comply with contractual terms and the adequacy of supplies in collaboration with Internal Customers. Tracking, managing and monitoring the market, challenging supplier cost increases and alternative supplier selection, proposal of suitable supply alternatives to internal customers. Creation and maintenance of the partnership relationship with Internal Customers with the aim of supporting them from the beginning in the selection of suppliers and to implement all the negotiation strategies aimed at obtaining the best purchasing conditions for goods and services. Support Affiliates in strategic projects. Individuate suppliers that can support globally Chiesi Group, issuing Master Agreements or sharing best practices and knowledge of the specific category. Management of the strategic relationship with suppliers also for their qualification based on company policies. Experience Required At least 6 months of experience in procurement functions; experience in managing, negotiating and contracting indirect categories will be a plus. Education Preferred Master’s Degree in Law or Engineering Languages Fluent in English (knowledge of French will also be evaluated as a plus) Technical Skills Knowledge of SAP Soft Skills Relational skills, with particular reference to teamwork and external resources management Problem solving and goal oriented Proactivity Time management and scheduling priority What we offer You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment. In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being. We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. We offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Temporary Job function Purchasing Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing J-18808-Ljbffr