Buyer

Overview

We are looking for a Buyer to join our team at IMI Remosa, in Cagliari, Italy. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the business at a great time.

Working within the Supply Chain Team, the Buyer holds a key position in the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services to support the production plans of the company.

As a buyer, you will be required to source products and components while liaising with manufacturing and engineering departments.

Main Responsibilities

1. Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
2. Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
3. Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers.
4. Develop suppliers' relationships and ensure continuous expediting on pending purchase orders.
5. Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.
6. Undertake research on and business travels to evaluate existing and new suppliers.
7. Provide support to Category Managers/Senior buyers.
8. Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.

What We Are Looking For

1. Good knowledge of English both written and spoken.
2. IT skills with ERP systems.
3. Previous experience in a purchasing role would be advantageous.
4. Manufacturing background.
5. Collaborative and a good team worker.
6. Excellent attention to detail.
7. Strong negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills.