We are seeking a dedicated and driven Technical Buyer to join our team. This role involves reporting to the Sourcing Manager and is based at our Porcari (Lucca) facility, managing procurement for three plants. What You Will Do Supplier Research and Selection: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, assessing quality, costs, and their ability to meet company requirements. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms, prices, delivery times, and payment conditions to ensure optimal value. Purchase Order Management: Issue purchase orders, ensuring specifications are met and deliveries are on time. Supplier Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance, addressing quality issues and delays. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet technical and production needs. Market Trend Analysis: Analyze costs and market trends to identify savings opportunities. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure materials and components comply with regulations and safety standards. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for procurement process enhancements and introduce innovative technologies or materials. Cost-Saving Initiatives: Lead projects to reduce costs, involving cross-functional teams. Support to Category Team: Assist in defining strategy and drafting contracts. Who You Are Degree in industrial engineering, economics, or similar. No prior experience required but a strong aptitude for procurement. Negotiation skills for prices, terms, and conditions. Ability to develop and maintain supplier relationships. Analytical skills to assess costs and identify savings. Organizational skills to plan procurement activities. Problem-solving skills for technical and logistical issues. Effective communication in English and Italian. Proficiency in enterprise software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office. Ability to adapt, work under pressure, and handle multiple tasks. What We Offer At Essity, we support your professional growth within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We offer impactful innovations, sustainable solutions, and competitive rewards, all aimed at improving lives worldwide. Join us in making a difference—apply today! J-18808-Ljbffr