Buyer

For our head quarter in Milan Lainate, we are searching for a Buyer that will be a support in the management and fulfillment of orders to suppliers for Direct and Indirect Materials. He/She will take care of order entry and follow up. Also, will be a support in the selection, evaluation and management of suppliers in order to guarantee cost competitiveness.

Principal Responsibilities:

• The strategic buyer performs Direct/indirect material and services procurement activities and cost productivity for Xylem, focusing on goods and services supplies to Xylem Commercial Team offices and service locations;
• Identify and collect data on spend characteristics, internal customer requirements, influence supply and demand and collaborate with internal customers to drive procurement value and customer satisfaction;
• Provide a supplier base able to meet Xylem technical and service needs;
• Actively evaluate supplier performance and take action to increase supplier performance where necessary;
• Create RFQ and evaluate offers from incumbent and potential suppliers using established tools and procedures, negotiate and contract partners regionally. Maintain contracts considering all legal aspects and strategic fit;
• Create PO in the ERP system and follow up all the flow till the end of the process to meet business expectations;
• Follow-up, report, and take corrective actions based on KPIs (key performance indicators)

• At least 3/4 years of experience in Procurement , with proven negotiation experience
• Is preferably (but not mandatory!)an experience for an International Industrial Company;
• Good skills in negotiation techniques;
• Fluent in oral and written English and Italian;
• Knowledge of common ERP's and office desktop programs;

Soft Skills:

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and working in a team environment involving multiple cultures.
• Full of initiative, positive attitude to change, high adaptability.
• Ability to build relationship, create respect and trust between stakeholder, customer, supplier and management.

CONTRACT: Permanent, full time, hybrid

SMART WORKING: 2 days per week

BENEFIT: Company canteen and company welfare