PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR / SENIOR BUYER

For a globally recognized engineering, manufacturing, and service company we are looking for a:PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR / SENIOR BUYEROrganization: Direct Report to the Procurement DirectorMain Responsibilities:Supervise and coordinate the team of Buyers, providing direct support to the Procurement Director and ensuring alignment with company purchasing strategies.Manage procurement activities for metal structures, mechanical components, installation services, and auxiliary equipment related to air filtration systems, gas turbines, and industrial plants.Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, and Site Teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality procurement execution.Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers of fabrications, plant components, installation works, and industrial machinery parts, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery objectives.Lead sourcing and purchasing of turnkey packages, including filters, dampers, diverters, and support structures for energy and environmental applications.Drive supplier performance monitoring, focusing on delivery reliability, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.Contribute to process optimization and standardization, promoting efficiency, transparency, and compliance with company standards and safety regulations.Key DeliverablesAchievement of procurement savings targets (YoY cost reduction %).On-time delivery rate in line with project schedules (>95%).Supplier performance scorecards regularly updated and reviewed.Full compliance with internal procurement procedures and quality standards (ISO / company-specific).Effective team coordination and capability development within the buying group.Process improvement initiatives implemented and tracked (KPI: lead time reduction, PO accuracy, supplier response time).Requirements:Proven experience in procurement within the industrial machinery or plant engineering sector, ideally within the energy or environmental industries.Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, and installation activities.Knowledge of the supplier market for metal structures, process equipment, and installation services.Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and solid understanding of procurement processes and ERP workflows.Fluency in English, both written and spoken.Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills, combined with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.Availability to travel abroad as required by project activities.Premises: Northern area of MilanRif. ADB 55950