Packaging NPD (New Project Development) - Procurement Buyer The ideal candidate will negotiate the best purchasing conditions (cost, quality, timing) of primary and secondary packaging based on procurement strategy, following methods, tools, and policy. She/He will be responsible for the best packaging proposal in reference to a customer’s brief and will place the PO with the packaging supplier. She/He will follow the project from the first quotation to the first launch on the market, in compliance with logistic and quality performances. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, she/he will be accountable for the following: Source specific packaging related to a customer’s project based on Sales request, in compliance with cost, quality, and timing of the project. Negotiate the cost of the packaging with suppliers, and once the project is won, place the PO for the launch on the market. Maintain contact with the Marketing Team to check/update existing “ready to go” packaging and improve the packaging proposal in terms of innovation. Be involved in the Supplier Evaluation process regarding technical/commercial relations. Support the Quality Department in managing non-conformities. Skills required: Degree in technical or economic discipline. Fluent in English is an essential requisite; French or another foreign language is a plus. Minimum two years of experience in a similar role and/or in managing projects. IT knowledge: good knowledge of the Office package (Excel) and project management tools. Good interpersonal relationship, cooperative approach, and teamwork. Good communication and ability to synthesize. Effective workload planning, respect of deadlines, ability to define priorities, and manage stress. Ability to search for information, flexibility and adaptability, negotiation skills. Self-motivation and great sense of responsibility and confidentiality, personal ethics, tact, and diplomacy. Ability to read technical drawings. Availability to travel occasionally in Italy and abroad. Please send your CV and cover letter preferably in English. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Manufacturing and Purchasing Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing and Retail Apparel and Fashion J-18808-Ljbffr