The company TKE is aiming to become a global innovation and technology leader and is ideally positioned to benefit from favourable market trends. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing Department (HoP), the position is located in Italy (Milan) and responsible for taking charge of the strategic change of the Purchasing Department in Italy and strategic purchases and cross-functional projects of the Market Cluster South (Spain, Portugal, Italy and Africa). What we expect: Be a key member of the organization, involved in several initiatives and activities, including the following: - Identify and develop strategic suppliers in Italy (evaluation, review, regular meetings with key suppliers); - Define framework agreements and contracts with suppliers and subcontractors; - Lead strategic projects of the Market Cluster South in Italy; - Reporting of KPIs linked to purchasing activity; - Compliance with the Purchasing Standard and Subcontractor Standard; - Implementation of Jaggaer in the Purchasing to Pay (P2P) Process in Italy. Who we are looking for: - Min. 3 years of professional experience in an international and well-structured corporates - Professional experience in purchasing departments, and in managing contract and subcontracrs (plus) - Degree in Engineering, or Economics; other profiles will be considered - Specialized, deep, and updated knowledge in their area of responsibility - Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite - Exceptional analytical ability, conceptual thinking skills and attention to details - Pro-active, result and customer-oriented, and hands-on way of working - Attitude based on change driving and teamworking - Negotiation skills - Fluency in English, both written and verbal. - Excellent computer skills - especially Excel and PowerPoint What we offer: We offer attractive conditions such as: - Working in a successful organization with lean hierarchies and all the advantages of an international group - With us, you experience an exciting work environment in interdisciplinary and multinational teams - An attractive remuneration including special benefits according to the collective agreement Contact: TK Elevator Italia Human Resources