Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Assist the Procurement & Outsourcing Manager in ensuring the procurement of goods and services for the local market is compliant, cost-effective, and satisfactory.

• Ensure adherence to local and Group Purchasing regulations.

• Meet the purchasing requirements of VWFS effectively.

• Serve as the primary contact between VWFS and VGI regarding purchasing issues.

• Collaborate with various departments on purchase orders, timelines, and tenders.

• Work with VGI to guarantee prompt and successful completion of tenders.

• Negotiate locally managed orders that are under €50,000.

• Assist in the implementation and upkeep of reports and KPIs.

• Assess and suggest enhancements to procedures, reporting, costing, and efficiency.

• Analyze and generate monthly and quarterly purchasing reports.

• Prepare documentation for purchase committees.

• Continuously seek new opportunities.

• Develop corrective actions and propose improvement recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics.

• Familiarity with Coupa software for Procurement management is an advantage.

• Strong understanding of negotiation techniques.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Excellent relational skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to manage data from various sources effectively.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the capability to communicate data/financial information clearly and concisely.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to develop practical or innovative solutions to achieve targets.

• Highly motivated individual.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

• Flexible working hours.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.