Purchasing Supervisor

Bologna - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Supervisor responsible for coordinating daily procurement activities and managing material flows throughout the supply chain. This role ensures optimal inventory levels ontime deliveries process efficiency and effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
The ideal candidate is an organized professional with strong analytical skills proven leadership abilities and a continuousimprovement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Operations Supervision

Manage daily procurement inventory warehouse and logistics activities ensuring operational efficiency and contributing to costreduction initiatives.

Inventory Management

Monitor stock levels oversee replenishment and prevent excess or obsolete inventory ensuring proper material availability.

Supplier and Vendor Coordination

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers evaluate their performance and ensure compliance with delivery timelines.

Logistics and Distribution Support

Coordinate transportation and delivery schedules supporting the operational needs of production and commercial teams.

Team Leadership and Development

Supervise train and delegate tasks to supply chain staff while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Process Improvement

Identify internal inefficiencies and implement continuousimprovement and costoptimization initiatives.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Analyze key supply chain metrics and prepare reports to support management decisionmaking.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure adherence to regulations quality standards and internal procedures across all supply chain activities.

Demand Planning Support

Collaborate with sales and production teams to align procurement plans with demand forecasts.

ERP and Digital Systems Utilization

Use ERP systems and dedicated software to track activities monitor processes and maintain accurate uptodate data. (SAP is a plus)

Key Success Indicators

Ontime delivery performance
Inventory turnover
Order accuracy
Achieved cost savings and process optimization
Supplier reliability and performance

Organizational Structure

This role reports directly to the Head of WT Purchasing based in Denmark and collaborates with suppliers logistics teams production and commercial departments.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree in Management Engineering Economics Business Administration or a related field
35 years of experience in supply chain procurement logistics or inventory management
At least 1 year of supervisory or teamcoordination experience
Professionallevel proficiency in English
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with supply chain software and planning tools
Strong understanding of logistics procurement and inventory management principles

Required Competencies

Leadership and team management
Excellent communication skills
Problemsolving and decisionmaking
Attention to detail and accuracy
Organization and time management
Analytical and datadriven mindset
Adaptability and resilience
Integrity and accountability

Required Experience:

Manager

We are seeking a Purchasing Supervisor responsible for coordinating daily procurement activities and managing material flows throughout the supply chain. This role ensures optimal inventory levels ontime deliveries process efficiency and effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.The ...