The Indirect Buyer is responsible for the operational procurement of indirect goods and services, purchase order management, across Gowan's four production plants & laboratories in Italy. Possiede le competenze, l'esperienza e la determinazione necessarie per avere successo in questo ruolo? The role executes local sourcing activities, supports the delivery of regional indirect category projects, and ensures procurement compliance and process discipline across all sites.

The position combines hands-on operational buying with growing exposure to category management, sourcing, and supplier negotiation, acting as the local execution arm of the regional and global indirect procurement strategy.This is a site-facing, cross-functional role requiring close collaboration with Plant Management, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Finance teams, alongside regular coordination with the Global Procurement Category Manager.Job StatusPermanent ContractFull-TimeReports to Global Procurement Category Manager (based in Milan, Italy)Role ResponsibilitiesOperational ProcurementReceive and process indirect purchase requests from the four Italian plants and the Novara laboratoryVerify and evaluate supplier quotations for price, quality, lead time, and commercial termsIssue purchase orders through the ERP system in line with approved sourcing decisions and budgetsConfirm receipt and quality of materials, spare parts, and services against purchase ordersInvestigate and resolve invoice, delivery,



and quality discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholdersSupport Finance with indirect OPEX/CAPEX budget planning and cost centre accuracyIndirect Category & Sourcing SupportLead execution of regional indirect procurement projects (e.g. Capex, MRO, facilities services, professional services, logistics, equipment) as directed by the Global Procurement Category ManagerConduct local spend analysis to identify savings, demand management, and consolidation opportunities across the four plants and laboratoriesManage and run RFx processes (RFI / RFQ / RFP), local and regional, indirect categoriesSupport supplier evaluation, qualification, and onboarding for indirect categoriesBe responsible for negotiations for local and regional supply agreements under the guidance of category managers. xrdztoy Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and compliance metrics for assigned categoriesOwn contract lifecycle tracking, including renewal and expiry dates, for assigned indirect suppliersBuild and maintain effective working relationships with local and regional indirect suppliersAct as day-to-day point of contact for suppliersPartner with Plant Managers, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to align procurement activity with operational needsSupport monitoring of supplier performance (delivery, quality, responsiveness)



and elevate issues as neededProcess & ComplianceEnsure procurement activities comply with Gowan's Global Procurement Policy and local regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentationSupport standardization of local procurement processes in line with regional and global templates and toolsAssist with internal and external audit requests related to indirect procurementMaintain accurate vendor master data and support catalogue/P2P system adoptionEnsure all purchases comply with Gowan's Delegation of Authority and approval limitsEducationBachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)Experience / Skills / AbilitiesMinimum 5 years of procurement experience, including indirect categories and an industrial or manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with ERP and procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba, Coupa or similar)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable working with spend and cost dataGood stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skillsFluent English and Italian, written and spokenProficiency in MS Office, particularly ExcelAbility to work both independently and as part of a regional/global procurement teamJob Expectations / Working ConditionsRegular travel across the four Italian production plants and the Novara laboratory (approx. 30-40%)Occasional travel for regional or global procurement meetings and supplier visitsAbility to work in both office and plant/warehouse environmentsFrequent interaction with Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Finance, and Plant Management teams

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🏢 Gowan
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