Indirect Purchasing Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an Indirect Purchasing Specialist to join the HSE & Facilities team within the High‑Jewelry Operations department in Rome. The specialist will implement the indirect purchasing strategy, ensuring timely supply of materials and services while meeting quality and cost objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Define purchasing strategies for equipment, systems, materials and services, collaborating with internal stakeholders to draft specifications.
• Support budget definition and monitor expenditures using control tools.
• Scout, select and manage suppliers, conduct tenders and negotiate contracts for existing sites and new site projects.
• Negotiate commercial terms, formalize Service Level Agreements and optimise cost and quality.
• Issue purchase orders, track deliveries and coordinate with requesting departments.
• Maintain supplier documentation and evaluate supplier performance.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Economics or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in indirect purchasing within an industrial or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and negotiation techniques.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in Italian and English (additional languages a plus).

Required skills

• SAP
• Microsoft Office suite