Procurement Specialist
pWe are looking for a Procurement Specialist, within the Purchasing department, who will report to the Global Procurement Manager at the bMantova /b plant. In this role, you will be responsible to grant the availability on time and in full of raw materials and packs used in the Mantova plant. /ph3What you will do /h3ulliPlan and coordinate the supply of raw materials and packs with different suppliers to cover requested productions according to MRP and consumptions, and considering the specific factors of every supplier. /liliDaily follow up production and sourcing plan to ensure right stock and service level. /liliDetect and prevent supply risks to minimize these with proper actions on time to avoid shortages in the plant. /liliControl and optimize stocks according to the production needs plan and avoid overstocks, obsolescence and supply gaps. /liliEvaluation of capacity following deliveries and requested needs. Also, considering contract levels negotiated by buyers. /liliCoordination and collaboration with Scheduling and Production planning teams to follow up productions plans and risk assessments. /liliManage proper set ups in the system to ensure an efficient and optimal sourcing plan.And place the PO’s in the system according to the alignments with suppliers. /liliSupervise and validate invoices not automatically approved by the system due to price/quantity differences. And manage indirect Purchase Orders in order to authorize differences driven by specific costs. /liliIn collaboration with the team, identify and implement new initiatives on processes and tools to continuous improving and growing. /liliAssure a collaborative approach and fluid communication with the team, suppliers and the different departments involved in daily tasks (Purchasing, SalesOp, Production Planning, Logistics, Formulation, Quality…). /li /ulh3What we are looking for /h3ulliProven experience of two years in Procurement/Planning/Logistics . Experience in the petfood, food or FMCG industry is highly valuable,
preferably in wet production environments. /liliKnowledge of Planning principles: Stock level, coverage, order point, lead time /liliUniversity degree. Specific courses on Procurement / Planning / Logistics appreciated. /liliFluent in Italian and English. /liliExperience working with SAP and good level in Excel. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3ulliFree canteen /liliAffinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths. /liliCelebrations Fun /li /ulpWe cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. /ppThat’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. /ph3Our Company /h3pAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place. /ppWe are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence. /ppSo, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint! /ph3Want to know more about us? /h3pFollow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team. /ppWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
preferably in wet production environments. /liliKnowledge of Planning principles: Stock level, coverage, order point, lead time /liliUniversity degree. Specific courses on Procurement / Planning / Logistics appreciated. /liliFluent in Italian and English. /liliExperience working with SAP and good level in Excel. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3ulliFree canteen /liliAffinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths. /liliCelebrations Fun /li /ulpWe cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. /ppThat’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. /ph3Our Company /h3pAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place. /ppWe are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence. /ppSo, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint! /ph3Want to know more about us? /h3pFollow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team. /ppWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr