.Project Procurement Lead Maternity LeaveApply locations: Cernusco sul Naviglio, Italy; Coslada, Madrid, SpainTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob requisition id: JR-0070524Dematic is seeking a Project Procurement Lead for a fixed-term position to manage procurement and logistics for industrial projects. Responsibilities include vendor selection, executing RFI/RFQs, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement budgets while ensuring cost savings and value creation. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business/Economics/Engineering, has 3-5 years of experience, is proficient in SAP MM and MS Office, and possesses strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Fluency in English and a proactive, results-oriented mindset are essential.What we offer:- Career Development- Competitive Compensation And Benefits- Pay Transparency- Global OpportunitiesTasks and Qualifications:Principal Accountabilities:- Locate vendors. Execute RFI, RFQ, and detailed costs analysis.- Negotiate purchases and contracts: prices, lead times, warranties, payment terms, and all other conditions.- Define the best supplier along with key stakeholders.- Place & follow Purchase Orders and all related administrative activities.- Autonomously manage assigned Project's Procurement and its Logistics delivering cost savings and creating value.- Follow processes, authorization matrix, fulfill audits of different nature, manage project's procurement budget and purchasing plan.- All other related duties.Knowledge & Experience Required:- Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.- Able to fluently communicate in English (spoken and written).- Good knowledge of SAP MM, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.- 3-5 years' experience as a Project Buyer or similar role related to industrial projects.- Knowledge of Business and/or Project Management (desirable).Functional competencies:- Negotiating & benchmarking skills.- Purchase strategy, planning, and forecasting.- Supplier relationship management skills.- Knowledge of the supply chain, equipment, materials, products, and commodity market in the Logistics business.- Financial acumen.- Data management.- Understanding of product's technical specification and mechanical drawings.Core Competencies:- High standards of professionalism.- Proactive approach to problem-solving.- Flexible and multitasking.- Methodical and quality-focused.- Ability to achieve targets and results.- Persistent and persuasive.- Excellent communication skills.- Capable of working under pressure.- Customer-oriented (Internal and External).- Networker.What can we further offer?- An international environment where curiosity and proactivity are highly appreciated.- Opportunity to know other countries and cultures.- Fast-growing company.- Meal totally paid by the company.- Personal Computer and Smartphone.- A permanent contract