Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, services and solutions are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2023, Essity had sales of approximately SEK 147bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com. We are in search of a dedicated and driven Technical Buyer to become part of our team. Should you wish to work in an energetic and cooperative setting, this opportunity could be ideal for you. The role involves reporting to the Sourcing Manager and being based at the Porcari (Lucca) facility, with the responsibility of managing procurement for a total of three plants.
What You Will Do Supplier Research and Selection: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of materials and technical components, assessing quality, costs, and their ability to meet company requirements.Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms and conditions, including prices, delivery times, and payment terms, to ensure the best value for the company.Purchase Order Management: Issue purchase orders for materials and technical components, ensuring all technical specifications are met and orders are delivered on time.Supplier Performance Monitoring: Evaluate and monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery times, and compliance with technical specifications, managing any quality issues or delivery delays.Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with engineering, production, and quality departments to ensure that purchased materials and components meet technical and production requirements.Market Trend Analysis: Analyze material costs and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cost efficiency.Regulatory Compliance Assurance: Ensure that all purchased materials and components comply with applicable regulations and safety standards.Support to the Category Team: Collaborate in defining the global strategy and drafting contracts.Who You Are Degree in industrial engineering, economics, or similar fields.No prior experience required, but a strong aptitude for the role.Ability to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best value.Capability to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, assess their performance, and manage any issues.Ability to analyze material costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.Ability to plan and organize procurement activities to ensure materials are available when needed.Ability to quickly and effectively identify and resolve technical and logistical issues.Clear and effective communication skills with suppliers, colleagues, and other departments.Ability to collaborate with various teams, including engineering, production, and quality.Preferable experience using enterprise management software (such as SAP, Oracle, etc.).Proficiency in common computer tools (Microsoft Office, etc.).Good command of both written and spoken English and Italian to interact with international suppliers and read technical documentation.Ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to achieving excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards.
Together, we are improving lives, every day.Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
Application End Date:30 lug 2024
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