Procurement Specialist

Milan Office

At EF Language Abroad, we believe the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we’ve helped millions of students explore new cultures, gain global perspectives, and build the confidence to pursue their ambitions.

Job Description

Procurement Specialist

We offer immersive language experiences around the world, empowering students with the skills they need to thrive internationally.

About The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to join our Office Management team in Italy. In this role, you will manage procurement activities through Oracle Procurement, ensuring smooth operations across marketing initiatives, office services, and other business needs. You will collaborate closely with operational and accounting teams to guarantee timely receipt of goods and services and accurate vendor payments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing activities and vendor information for marketing and office services.
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs), receiving documentation, and related data in Oracle based on approved budgets and operational requests.
• Work with internal teams to ensure timely end-to-end sourcing through payment.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology in alignment with the Global Process Owner, including supplier onboarding and PO optimization.
• Support office management and other service-related procurement needs.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and local regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in procurement or accounting roles.
• Experience in Oracle Procurement is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Full fluency in Italian and English.
• Familiarity with documenting processes and working with international teams.
• Full working rights in Italy.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Staff and Friends & Family discounts on EF programs
• Free access to EF Hello language app
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Discounts with global travel and hospitality partners
• And much more

Work environment

This is a fully on-site role. Being together in person accelerates learning, strengthens team culture, and enables faster decision-making — all essential in a high-growth, performance-driven environment.

About EF Language Abroad

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.