Description - Turin - Italy. Accountabilities: Manages or performs work associated with planning, selecting, and purchasing quantities of goods and merchandise to be sold including: Liaising with existing suppliers and negotiating contracts. Sourcing and building relations with new suppliers. Monitoring market changes, competitor prices, and products. Analyzing past sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying patterns. Presenting new ranges to retail managers An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Required Skills: - From 2 up to 3 years of experience in purchasing/expediting of electronic components - Reporting - Purchasing Process and Procedures - Good knowledge of Microsoft package and SAP - Good profiency in english (written and spoken) Education / Qualifications University Degree (Engineering, Economics, Law) or Equivalent Technical Background It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers!