Purchasing buyer

Location:

Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

Job ID:

R0050318

Date Posted:

2024-05-23

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Description:

 

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Buyer  who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pistoia, Italy.

About us:

 

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

 

Accountabilities

• Identify potential suppliers based on technical specifications;
• Formulate requests for tenders;
• Formulate requests for quotation;
• Assess and negotiate tenders received;
• Issue orders/framework contracts through the SAP corporate management system;
• Forward, approve, ship and archive purchase orders;

 

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Ability to read/interpret technical specifications and/or drawings;
• Previous experience, even minimal, in the role of Buyer;
• Excellent use of the office package and the main computer tools;
• Knowledge of SAP Environment System MM;
• Proven negotiating and negotiation skills, enriched by good analytical and management skills.

 

Education / Qualifications

• Technical-commercial as degree in engineering/management or economic/ legal disciplines;

 

Languages 

• Advanced knowledge of the English language (at least B2);

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under considera tion will be contacted. Join us at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.       

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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