Buyer

Ph3Overview /h3pIn this role you join the Procurement team to drive end-to-end purchasing and sourcing for a global group of premium schools. You will collaborate with school representatives, corporate functions, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, sustainable procurement and strong supplier relationships. You will manage category purchasing cycles, support negotiations, monitor market trends, and contribute to budget control and KPI reporting. This position blends procurement excellence with a focus on sustainability and cross-functional impact in a fast-growing education environment. /ph3Retribuzione / Benefits /h3ulliMaintain relationships with school representatives and corporate functions /liliPlan and manage purchases with internal teams to avoid issues /liliSupport requirements gathering, supplier selection, and sourcing model definition /liliManage purchasing cycle for assigned categories (scouting, qualification, selection, negotiation, contracting, monitoring) /liliAssist in negotiations on terms (prices, payments, lead times, service standards, availability) and apply standards /liliMonitor contract performance and renegotiation opportunities /liliManage supplier relationships on cost and supply matters /liliDevelop and maintain supplier network and assess performance and compliance (certifications, sustainability) /liliTrack market trends and price developments to identify risks and savings /liliAssist in budget management and cost control /liliCreate Excel and PowerPoint reports for KPIs and business cases /li /ulh3Responsabilità /h3ulli4+ years of experience in similar roles /liliDegree in Management Engineering, Economics, or related disciplines /liliExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with stakeholders /liliStrong problem-solving attitude /liliStrong data analysis, innovation, and goal achievement orientation /liliExcellent command of English /liliProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Excel for cost analysis) /liliIn-depth knowledge of management/ERP software, JDE or other procurement systems /liliInterest and passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI) /li /ulh3Requisiti fondamentali /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr