Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer (MRO – Mechanical Components)

📍 Location: Santhià, Italy – with travel to Milan approximately once a week

💼 Industry: Pharmaceutical | 🕒 Full-time, Onsite

We’re looking for an experienced and technically minded Mechanical Buyer to join our growing operations team at a new pharmaceutical client site in Italy. This is a hands-on role that requires deep understanding of industrial equipment, spare parts, and supplier management.

Location:

The role's primary location will be Santhià, with travel to Milan approximately once a week.

What you'll do:

• Manage the procurement of mechanical MRO spare parts for production machinery
• Build and maintain supplier relationships – pricing, terms, performance tracking
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams
• Analyze inventory consumption and optimize stock levels
• Conduct market research and identify new sourcing opportunities
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensure delivery timelines and quality
• Resolve supply chain issues: shortages, quality discrepancies, delays
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical or technical procurement
• Strong technical understanding of machinery, components, and industrial equipment
• Experience negotiating with international suppliers
• Background in manufacturing/maintenance environments (pharma/heavy industry – a plus)
• Data analysis skills – ability to develop inventory models
• Fluency in Italian and English – required
• Independent, detail-oriented, and proactive approach
• ERP/SAP experience – an advantage
• Education in logistics, supply chain, or engineering – a plus

Why join us?

• Work on-site with a global pharmaceutical leader
• High-impact role with real responsibility and room to grow
• Be part of a dynamic, international procurement environment