Purchasing Manager

Role Summary

For a historic Italian company, established in the area, we are looking for a Purchasing Office Manager.

The profile, inserted in the Procurement office, will coordinate the Purchasing office team, collaborating with Planning and Logistics to manage and coordinate the purchasing activities of direct goods and general services, ensuring efficient and punctual management.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of the purchasing team to ensure correct management and monitoring of the order portfolio, ensuring compliance with delivery times and quality standards requested by the customer, in line with company objectives.
• Coordinate procurement activities between the different company departments, promoting a Lean approach for optimizing material flows and purchasing processes.
• Management of all purchasing activities for the Agrate production site (component production
• Donati and KC overhead cranes) with the aim of "optimizing costs" by creating synergies with shared suppliers
• Collaborate with management and technical functions to ensure compliance with times, costs and quality standards throughout the entire production process.
• Drafting and updating of internal reporting, with particular attention to the monitoring and analysis of company KPIs.
• Identify and propose continuous improvement actions, supporting the decision-making process with analysis and data.
• Support the implementation and optimization of digital tools for purchasing and logistics management (ERP systems).
• Participate in weekly calls and group projects with international implications

Requirements

Required Skills and Characteristics

• Degree and/or Diploma preferably in technical-economic subjects;
• At least three years' experience gained in the function, preferably in the metalworking sector and/or in the production of machinery;
• Good familiarity with the use of the Office package and the main ERP management software (knowledge of SAP is essential);
• Good knowledge of the English language;
• Strong analytical skills and KPI orientation, with experience in monitoring costs, stocks and supply chain performance, availability to also carry out operational activities if necessary
• Leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to interface effectively with production, logistics, technical office and management.
• The ideal profile is completed by good analytical, managerial and organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills and a strong predisposition to work in a team and to resolve any critical situations with proactivity and resourcefulness.

Benefits

• Opportunity to become part of a world-leading group in lifting systems, recognized among the 100 Italian excellences.
• Training programs to enhance your career path.
• Employee stock ownership plan.
• CCNL for employees of the metalworking industry and plant installation.
• Are you interested? Apply on our website https://www.konecranes.com/it-it/carriere-in-konecranes

Konecranes is a world-leading lifting equipment group, serving a wide range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees across 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is the result of strong and responsible performance.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and candidates are treated fairly, in an environment free from any form of discrimination.

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a world-leading materials handling group, serving a wide range of customers across multiple industries. We are a constant reference in the sector, through improvements introduced day after day or with radical innovations in the moments that matter most, because we know that there is always a safer, more productive and sustainable solution.

• That's why, with over 16,000 professionals active in more than 50 countries, customers rely on us every day to lift, move and transport everything the world asks of us.
• Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants receive fair treatment in an environment free from any form of discrimination.

About the Company

At Konecranes, we believe the best customer experience is achieved through the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and determination. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and promote a place where we can all be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.