Junior Buyer Intern

STIGA is a leading European manufacturer and distributor of lawnmowers and power garden equipment, with over 90 years of experience in the market.

We are consistently curious, conscious of trends, inspiring, and visionary – just like our customers.

We are looking for a brilliant student/newly graduated to join our Purchasing Department for a six months internship in our HQ located in Castelfranco Veneto!

The intern will support the Purchasing EU team in several activities related to the purchase and procurement process of Direct materials. It’s a dynamic and challenging environment and a good platform where to start and develop a career in supply chain management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Purchasing team in selected activity of negotiation on costs, delivery performance, price list reduction and payment terms
• Assist in analysis and market research to identify new potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure timely receipt of goods
• Analise and resolve issues or discrepancies related to orders, deliveries, and invoices, even promoting efficiency in the processes
• Support the Purchasing team in maintaining high standards in more strategic activities (analysis, monitoring, keeping relations with suppliers partners, etc)
• Support buyers in quality documentation collection and availability following existing procedures and standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Management Engineering Students
• Willing to work in international, fast paced environment

KNOWLEDGE:

• Good at Computer use, Windows software, Office Package, especially Excel
• Previous Knowledge of SAP management system, is preferable

LANGUAGES:

• Knowledge of Italian and English is mandatory
• A further language knowledge is appreciated

MINDSET AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Flexibility, and capable of working in high evolving contexts, are required
• Costs and Quality oriented
• Autonomy and initiative attitude
• Team working attitude
• Problem solving attitude
• High sense of time scheduled respect and energy level.
• Motivated to work in the Purchasing area
• Open to acquire knowledge in the international markets

Reimbursement : €700 per month + free access to the company canteen

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Interested candidates must send their applications with authorization under GDPR (EU Reg. 679/2016). The recruitment process is open to candidates of all genders (D.lgs. 198/2006).