Procurement Expediter
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Logistics Management · Purchasing
In short
Emerson is looking for a Procurement Expediter in Lugagnano Val d’Arda (PC), Italy, to ensure the timely flow of materials and equipment. This role involves working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to monitor purchase orders, mitigate risks, and support project execution. The ideal candidate will have technical education or equivalent experience in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, or engineering, with strong communication and organizational skills in both Italian and English.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers regarding purchase order production and delivery requirements.
- Ensure suppliers have the information and resources required to meet agreed production and delivery schedules.
- Conduct regular supplier visits to assess order progress, verify milestones, identify potential risks, and support issue resolution.
- Build collaborative and productive relationships with suppliers while developing a strong understanding of their manufacturing processes.
- Monitor supplier performance, identify recurring issues or deviations, and recommend corrective actions and improvements.
- Proactively manage risks related to quality, material availability, and production constraints.
- Communicate delays, risks, and supply chain impacts promptly to project teams and relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate and reliable procurement and scheduling information within SAP.
- Review system-generated priorities and collaborate with suppliers to improve delivery performance.
- Contribute ideas that improve processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Technical education, training, or equivalent practical experience relevant to manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, or engineering environments.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience coordinating suppliers, purchase orders, logistics activities, manufacturing operations, or related business processes.
- Understanding of supply planning, procurement processes, or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
- Ability to analyze information, track progress, identify risks, and communicate updates effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in both Italian and English.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Northern Italy as required by business needs.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, project procurement, or supply chain operations.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, forging, or casting.
- Experience using SAP or comparable enterprise resource planning systems.
- Experience supporting project-based environments with multiple stakeholders and delivery milestones.
- Demonstrated contribution to continuous improvement initiatives or supplier performance programs.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate.
- Reward performance during our annual merit review process.
- Covered by the Industria Metalmeccanica Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which defines the applicable compensation structure and progression (CCNL Metalmeccanici — Assolombarda).
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Company
Emerson
Job Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy
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