Device Trading Manager
Pubblicato il 21-08-2026 - Assurant Services Italia in Milano
Device Trading Manager (Telecommunications)
Location: Milan, Italy – Hybrid working with time in the Milan office and the flexibility to work from home.
Business Unit: Supply Chain, Employment Type: Permanent, Reports to: Supply Chain Manager Europe.
Rationale for the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to shape purchasing and trading activity across Europe. As a key member of the European supply chain team, you will manage device sales opportunities and purchasing requirements across external and internal channels, work closely with supply chain operations, commercial teams and supplier partners to ensure products are available at the right time, at the right value and in line with client and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Forecast, plan and manage purchasing activity across European channels in line with customer demand and business priorities.
- Build effective supplier relationships and support continuous improvement in quality, fulfilment and service through regular performance feedback.
- Negotiate purchase/sale pricing and commercial terms across product types,
tracking value delivered across suppliers and categories.
- Manage purchase/sales administration, stock ageing and device lifecycles to help reduce obsolescence and maximise commercial value.
- Develop demand planning approaches that support timely procurement and effective inventory decisions.
- Proactively identify device sales opportunities, partner with commercial teams on new business opportunities, providing clear analysis and supply‑chain input.
- Support sales and revenue performance by using data, market insight and commercial judgement to improve efficiency and manage risk.
- Contribute ideas and improvements that support new channels, evolving product requirements and changing customer needs.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in supply chain trading, purchasing, procurement, commercial trading or a related field.
- Experience working in the telecommunications,