ELI - Buyer
// Role Summary
Leonardo seeks a Junior Buyer to join their Procurement & Supply Chain team in Cascina Costa. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and budget-conscious procurement of goods and services, requiring strong negotiation and analytical skills.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement processes for goods, services, and materials.
- Select and qualify suppliers through RFx processes.
- Negotiate prices and contract terms with suppliers.
- Automate purchase order issuance for existing contracts.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience.
- Hybrid working arrangement with a permanent contract.
// Role Specification
About Leonardo
Leonardo is a global industrial leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, renowned for its multi-domain technological capabilities. With a presence in 150 countries and over 60,000 employees, Leonardo is a key strategic partner to governments and businesses worldwide.
The Role: Junior Buyer
Leonardo is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team at our Cascina Costa (VA) office. This role is integral to ensuring the efficient and effective procurement of goods and services, components, and materials, all while adhering to timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage procurement processes in alignment with current strategies and operational plans.
- Oversee operational purchasing for assigned product categories, including monitoring requisitions and issuing orders.
- Manage program procurement within Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).
- Collect technical and commercial requirements to facilitate supplier selection.
- Prepare necessary documentation, manage supplier qualifications, and conduct RFx processes.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal value and favorable commercial terms.
- Contribute to the negotiation of prices and contract terms (T&Cs), and oversee the finalization of procurement contracts.
- Automate the emission of purchase orders for predetermined, existing contracts.
- Manage changes, renewals, and terminations of existing contracts.
- Process Purchase Requisitions, verifying completeness before transforming them into Purchase Orders.
- Utilize technology to automate orders against blanket POs, track PO status, and reconcile discrepancies.
- Issue purchase orders in accordance with internal customer requirements.
What We Offer:
- A permanent contract as a white-collar employee.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Engagement and recognition of your skills.
- A strong focus on people's well-being and safety.
- A stimulating and inclusive work environment that promotes diversity and equity.
- 13th-month salary.
- Performance bonus linked to business results.
- Annual welfare vouchers worth €250.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities (technical and soft skills).
- Comprehensive well-being programs.
Requirements:
- Junior level: 1–3 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Management Engineering.
- Good command of the English language (written and spoken).
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively manage supplier relationships.
Leonardo reserves the right to determine the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on the selection process outcomes, candidate seniority, and position requirements, adhering to principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities.
The Selection Process:
We encourage you to submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date. Selected candidates will undergo an introductory interview with HR, followed by a technical interview with the relevant Business function. All candidates will receive feedback upon completion of the process.