Senior Buyer

Job title: Senior Buyer

About the Role The Senior Buyer will manage the procurement of materials and services required for production activities, ensuring continuity of supply, quality standards, and cost optimization. Based in Capannori, the role involves developing and managing the supplier base, conducting negotiations, and coordinating with technical and project teams to ensure alignment of supplies.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage the supplier base (national and international), building stable and long-term relationships.
• Independently conduct commercial negotiations and secure the best purchasing conditions with a strong focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Support the Purchasing Manager in the management and updating of framework/open contracts with key suppliers.
• Monitor purchase orders and deliveries to ensure material availability and production continuity.
• Perform market and competitor analysis to support purchasing strategy reviews and procurement planning.
• Manage project budgets, analyze variances, and propose corrective actions.
• Manage procurement activities related to industrial plants, piping systems, electrification, automation, and dedicated components.
• Lead complex negotiations for the purchase and implementation of turnkey plants, including installation, commissioning, and testing services.
• Coordinate with the Technical Department, Project Managers, and specialized suppliers to ensure technical, economic, and scheduling alignment of supplies.
• Carry out technical and economic evaluation of supplier offers, verifying specifications, and negotiating contractual conditions related to complex systems and industrial equipment.

What We're Looking For

• Technical High school Diploma.
• Relevant experience in the field.
• Collaboration with other entities: Project management, sales, technical departments in the organizational unit, quality assurance, management functions of the company.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and analytical mindset.
• Basic ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Previous experience in engineer-to-order/manufacturing companies is preferred.
• Experience in the industrial and paper sector (Tissue or Paper & Board) is considered a plus.
• Good working knowledge of English.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in engineer-to-order/manufacturing companies is preferred.
• Experience in the tissue/paper sector is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Not disclosed
• Benefits: Not disclosed