Buyer - Porcari, Toscana, Italy
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - Experteer Italy in Porcari
Specialista Senior / Project Manager
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In this role you support the production schedule by coordinating supplier materials, expediting deliveries, and maintaining optimal inventory. You communicate with suppliers to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries within MOQs and lead-times, while resolving issues and escalating where needed. You’ll manage purchase orders, maintain ERP master data, and drive material savings through effective negotiation and cost control. You will work cross-functionally with R&D;, applications, and operations to align purchasing with business goals. This is a hands‑on position with a clear impact on schedule reliability and cost efficiency.
- Coordinate supplier scheduling and expediting to meet production needs
- Maintain accurate purchase orders and ERP data, monitor statuses, and close orders promptly
- Manage supplier performance through OTDI activities and action plans for poor performers
- Proactively expedite against forward order books and address shortages for customers and production
- Identify and pursue material savings,
negotiate favorable POs and reduce extra costs
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D;, Applications, and operations to align purchasing with business goals
- Support supplier development and maintain supplier data in ERP in line with sourcing agreements
- Monitor inventory levels and elevate risks of overstocks or stockouts
- Handle invoice queries and problem resolution related to deliveries and quantities
- Experience in the use of ERP systems
- Knowledge of basic mechanics
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Experience with inventory management in a manufacturing environment
- IT proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Negotiation and clear communication to resolve discrepancies without harming supplier relations
- Analytical skills with ability to review commodity indices and inventory reports