Mission Purpose of the position: Issuing purchase orders in compliance with delivery deadlines and budget assigned to the order; Searching and validating new suppliers; Analysing raw material cost trends; Implementing purchasing strategies and negotiating with suppliers. Responsibilities: Respect of delivery deadlines and budget assigned to the order; Optimising purchase prices; Maintaining solid collaboration with suppliers; Identifying new suppliers and participating in the qualification process with the Quality Department. Technical skills: Technical drawing (reading and interpretation); Use of drawing programmes; In-depth knowledge of types of materials (sheet metal) on the market; Application of EN 1090 on supplies; Good use of SAP management software; Good use of Microsoft package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Soft skills: Collaborative spirit; Propensity for Team Working; Problem solving. Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Languages: fluent English and Italian. Hierarchical responsibility: Purchasing manager. J-18808-Ljbffr