Purchasing Specialist Company: Affaba & Ferrari S.r.l. Primary

Location:
Via Don Sturzo 2, Borgo San Giovanni, Lodi 26851 ITA Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time Function: Purchasing Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Main Duties & Responsibilities Role Purpose The Purchasing Specialist ensures the timely, cost-effective and compliant supply of raw materials, components, services and indirect goods needed for manufacturing operations. The role builds strong supplier relationships, supports cost-reduction initiatives and works closely with Production, Planning, Quality and Finance.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage the full purchase-to-pay cycle: requisitions, RFQs, purchase orders, order confirmations, follow-up and delivery tracking.
• Source, evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, reliability and sustainability criteria.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, contracts and service levels to achieve cost savings and secure supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, claims) and lead corrective actions with suppliers when needed.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to align inventory levels, lead times and material availability with demand forecasts.
• Work with Quality and R&D; on supplier qualification, material approvals and technical specifications.
• Analyse market trends,



raw material price fluctuations and spend data to identify savings opportunities and risks.
• Maintain accurate supplier and material master data in the ERP system.
• Support the resolution of invoice discrepancies together with Accounts Payable.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, internal controls and applicable regulations (e.g. REACH, RoHS, ISO standards).
• Contribute to group-level purchasing initiatives and the consolidation of suppliers across sites. Qualifications Education diploma on thechinical areas Experience
• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with plastics, packaging, raw materials or technical components is a plus. Skills & Competencies
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to work with cost models and spend analysis.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Fluent English; knowledge of other languages is an advantag

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