Purchasing Manager

At Konecranes, we believe that the best customer experience is achieved thanks to the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and determination. We believe that diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome diverse backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and promote a place where we can all be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

For a historic Italian company, well-established in the territory, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager. The profile, placed within the Procurement office, will coordinate the Purchasing office team, collaborating with Planning and Logistics to manage and coordinate the purchasing activities of direct goods and general services, ensuring efficient and timely management. Main responsibilities: Coordination of the purchasing team to ensure correct management and monitoring of the order portfolio, ensuring compliance with delivery times and the quality standards required by the customer, in line with company objectives. Coordinate procurement activities between different company departments, promoting a Lean approach for the optimization of material flows and purchasing processes. Management of all purchasing activities for the Agrate production site (production of Donati components and KC overhead cranes) with the objective of “optimizing costs” by creating synergies with shared suppliers. Collaborate with Management and technical functions to ensure compliance with times, costs, and quality standards throughout the entire production process. Drafting and updating internal reporting, with particular attention to the monitoring and analysis of company KPIs. Identify and propose continuous improvement actions, supporting the decision-making process with analysis and data. Support the implementation and optimization of digital tools for the management of purchasing and logistics (ERP systems). Participate in weekly calls and group projects with international implications.

Required Skills and Characteristics:

Degree and/or Diploma preferably in technical-economic subjects; At least three years of experience gained in the function, preferably in the metalworking sector and/or machinery production; Good proficiency in using the Office package and the main ERP management software (knowledge of SAP is essential); Good knowledge of the English language; Strong analytical skills and orientation to KPIs, with experience in monitoring costs, stocks, and supply chain performance, availability to perform operational activities as well if necessary. Leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to interface effectively with production, logistics, technical office, and management. The ideal profile is completed by good analytical, management, and organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a strong predisposition to teamwork and to resolving any critical situations with proactivity and initiative.

What We Offer: Possibility to become part of a world-leading group in lifting equipment, recognized among the 100 Italian excellences. Training programs to enhance the career path. Employee stock ownership plan. CCNL for employees in the metalworking and plant installation industry. Are you interested? Apply on our website https://www.konecranes.com/it-it/carriere-in-konecranes Konecranes is a world-leading group in lifting equipment, serving a wide range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees, divided into 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of sectors. We believe that sustainable growth is the result of strong and responsible performance. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and candidates are treated fairly, in an environment free from any form of discrimination.

Konecranes moves what matters . Konecranes is a world-leading group in the material handling sector, serving a wide range of customers operating in multiple industries. We are a constant reference in the sector, through improvements introduced day after day or with radical innovations at the moments that matter most, because we know there is always a safer, more productive, and more sustainable solution. This is why, with over 16,000 professionals active in more than 50 countries, customers rely on us every day to lift, move, and transport everything the world asks of us.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring all employees and candidates fair treatment in an environment free from any form of discrimination.