Purchasing/procurement specialist
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - VONQ in Rubiera
Job Description Join ARAG S.r.l. – A Global Leader in Precision Farming Solutions ARAG S.r.l. designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced components and systems for crop spraying, weed control, and crop protection, serving the Precision Farming sector. With a strong foundation in research, technological innovation, sustainability, and a people‐centric approach, ARAG has become one of the leading global players in agricultural technology. Founded in 1976 in Rubiera (Reggio Emilia), ARAG is part of Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN), serving as its Precision Agriculture Division (PAG) . You'll join a fast‐growing, internationally recognized organization committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The Role As a Procurement Specialist , you will contribute to ensuring the efficient acquisition of raw materials, components, and parts essential to ARAG's production processes.You will manage purchasing activities with a focus on cost, quality, and timely delivery, supporting the continuous improvement of the supply chain. You will work closely with suppliers,
internal stakeholders, and cross‐functional teams to support strategic sourcing initiatives and optimize purchasing processes. Please note, this is a maternity leave replacement. Key Responsibilities Manage the procurement of raw materials, components, and semi‐finished goods ensuring availability, quality, and cost‐effectiveness. Support supplier scouting, qualification, and evaluation activities. Negotiate prices, lead times, and purchasing conditions with suppliers. Monitor purchase orders, delivery schedules, and inventory levels to ensure operational continuity. Collaborate with engineering, planning, and production departments to align purchasing activities with business needs. Analyze data and KPIs using Excel and other procurement tools to drive decision‐making. Contribute to improving procurement processes, workflows, and supplier performance. Support strategic sourcing initiatives and cost‐savin