Junior Purchase Manager Italy

Are you ready to make a big impact on the purchasing department of an international organization with a focus on the Italian market using your commercial mindset

Reach your full potential as a Junior Purchase Manager Italy

As a (Junior) Purchase Manager Italy you will join our Purchase team. Within King of Reach the purchasing department is responsible for sourcing our products worldwide. With your experience in the food sector and knowledge of the Italian market you will take responsibility for a specific purchasing area within Italy. You will work closely with our Italian warehouse and have a solid understanding of international trade regulations and logistics processes. You will communicate daily with suppliers in Italy and are willing to travel regularly to maintain and further develop these relationships.

What will you be doing

• You will be responsible for selecting suppliers conducting negotiations and defining the purchasing strategy with a focus on Italy.
• You will maintain contact with existing suppliers and actively work on expanding your network by establishing relationships with new suppliers.
• You will manage the entire negotiation process and maintain active communication with both existing and new suppliers in Italy.
• You will communicate daily via phone and digital meetings and travel regularly to Italy to strengthen supplier relationships.
• You will apply your knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics processes with specific attention to our Italian warehouse.

Qualifications :

This is you
You have a commercial mindset are entrepreneurial and think outside the box. Youre eager to keep developing yourself and actively dive into your field of expertise. By asking questions and taking initiative you will quickly grow into your role. You thrive in an international environment and have a sharp eye for market opportunities.

You:

• Have a completed commercial education at a minimum of bachelors level (HBO or equivalent).
• Have 1-5 years of proven experience as a buyer (preferably in the food sector) ideally with a focus on the Italian market.
• Have excellent command of both Italian and English; Dutch is a plus and knowledge of an additional language is a bonus.
• Possess knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics processes specifically related to the Italian warehouse.
• Are strong with numbers and proficient in Excel.
• Ideally have international experience (for example through studying or interning abroad).
• Are willing to travel regularly to Italy to visit suppliers and strengthen relationships.

Additional Information :

We offer you

• A good salary in line with your experience plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus.
• 25 vacation days with the possibility to purchase additional days.
• A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office or an allowance if youre working remotely (from home).
• The flexibility to work 1 day a week from home.
• A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us.
• The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function.
• A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding).
• Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivors insurance.
• Free use of our company gym.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract