Strategic Purchaser & Operations Specialist - Defence & Aerospace Sector

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7goorh

We’re looking for a **Strategic Purchaser & Operations Specialist** to join our growing team in Naples and play a key role in managing procurement, supplier relations, and operational excellence across the **defence and aerospace** sector. This position combines **strategic purchasing** with **hands-on operational coordination**, offering exposure to global suppliers and major clients such as **Leonardo S.p.A.** and other leading aerospace organisations.
- **Key Responsibilities**_
- **Procurement & Supplier Management** - Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers to ensure a competitive, reliable, and timely supply of core commodities.
- **Bid & Tender Coordination** - Manage tender documentation, submissions, and deadlines across multiple client portals.
- **Operational Support** - Collaborate with the Head of Operations to align procurement, expediting, logistics, and accounting activities.
- **Issue Resolution** - Address challenges related to availability, certification, delivery, or export control by finding effective solutions.
- **Continuous Improvement** - Contribute to process optimisation and data accuracy using ERP and digital tools.



**What We’re Looking For**
- Proven experience in **procurement, operations, or supplier management**, ideally within the **aerospace or defence** industry.
- **Excellent command of English (written and spoken)** — essential for both **internal communication** and coordination with **international partners and suppliers**.
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on attitude.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Understanding of **industry standards and certification processes** (AS9100, AQAP, etc.) is a plus.
- **Why Join Us**_ You’ll become part of an agile and globally connected team where precision, innovation, and accountability drive success.
This role offers **career growth potential**, involvement in **strategic projects**, and the opportunity to contribute to critical supply chains supporting the aerospace and defence industries. **Interested?** **Language**: - English (required)

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7goorh