Purchasing Specialist
Purchasing Specialist Company: Affaba & Ferrari S.r.l.
Primary Location: Via Don Sturzo 2, Borgo San Giovanni, Lodi 26851 ITA
Employment Type:Salaried | Full-Time
Function: Purchasing
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities Role Purpose The Purchasing Specialist ensures the timely, cost-effective and compliant supply of raw materials, components, services and indirect goods needed for manufacturing operations. The role builds strong supplier relationships, supports cost-reduction initiatives and works closely with Production, Planning, Quality and Finance.
Key Responsibilities Manage the full purchase-to-pay cycle: requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, order confirmations, follow-up and delivery tracking.
Source, evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, reliability and sustainability criteria.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, contracts and service levels to achieve cost savings and secure supply continuity.
Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, claims) and lead corrective actions with suppliers when needed.
Collaborate with Production Planning to align inventory levels, lead times and material availability with demand forecasts.
Work with Quality and R&D; on supplier qualification, material approvals and technical specifications.
Analyse market trends,
raw material price fluctuations and spend data to identify savings opportunities and risks.
Maintain accurate supplier and material master data in the ERP system.
Support the resolution of invoice discrepancies together with Accounts Payable.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, internal controls and applicable regulations (e.g. REACH, RoHS, ISO standards).
Contribute to group-level purchasing initiatives and the consolidation of suppliers across sites.
Qualifications Education diploma on thechinical areas
Experience 2–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with plastics, packaging, raw materials or technical components is a plus.
Skills & Competencies Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
Analytical mindset, with the ability to work with cost models and spend analysis.
Good knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Fluent English; knowledge of other languages is an advantag
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Primary Location: Via Don Sturzo 2, Borgo San Giovanni, Lodi 26851 ITA
Employment Type:Salaried | Full-Time
Function: Purchasing
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities Role Purpose The Purchasing Specialist ensures the timely, cost-effective and compliant supply of raw materials, components, services and indirect goods needed for manufacturing operations. The role builds strong supplier relationships, supports cost-reduction initiatives and works closely with Production, Planning, Quality and Finance.
Key Responsibilities Manage the full purchase-to-pay cycle: requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, order confirmations, follow-up and delivery tracking.
Source, evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, reliability and sustainability criteria.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, contracts and service levels to achieve cost savings and secure supply continuity.
Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, claims) and lead corrective actions with suppliers when needed.
Collaborate with Production Planning to align inventory levels, lead times and material availability with demand forecasts.
Work with Quality and R&D; on supplier qualification, material approvals and technical specifications.
Analyse market trends,
raw material price fluctuations and spend data to identify savings opportunities and risks.
Maintain accurate supplier and material master data in the ERP system.
Support the resolution of invoice discrepancies together with Accounts Payable.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, internal controls and applicable regulations (e.g. REACH, RoHS, ISO standards).
Contribute to group-level purchasing initiatives and the consolidation of suppliers across sites.
Qualifications Education diploma on thechinical areas
Experience 2–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with plastics, packaging, raw materials or technical components is a plus.
Skills & Competencies Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
Analytical mindset, with the ability to work with cost models and spend analysis.
Good knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Fluent English; knowledge of other languages is an advantag
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