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Open nowPosted 121 days ago

Procurement Specialist

Affinity Petcare23 open roles

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Mantova, Italy
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Your Role

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist, within the Purchasing department, who will report to the Global Procurement Manager at the Mantova plant. In this role, you will be responsible to grant the availability on time and in full of raw materials and packs used in the Mantova plant.

What you will do

  • Plan and coordinate the supply of raw materials and packs with different suppliers to cover requested productions according to MRP and consumptions, and considering the specific factors of every supplier.
  • Daily follow up production and sourcing plan to ensure right stock and service level.
  • Detect and prevent supply risks to minimize these with proper actions on time to avoid shortages in the plant.
  • Control and optimize stocks according to the production needs plan and avoid overstocks, obsolescence and supply gaps.
  • Evaluation of capacity following deliveries and requested needs. Also, considering contract levels negotiated by buyers.
  • Coordination and collaboration with Scheduling and Production planning teams to follow up productions plans and risk assessments.
  • Manage proper set ups in the system to ensure an efficient and optimal sourcing plan. And place the PO’s in the system according to the alignments with suppliers.
  • Supervise and validate invoices not automatically approved by the system due to price/quantity differences. And manage indirect Purchase Orders in order to authorize differences driven by specific costs.
  • In collaboration with the team, identify and implement new initiatives on processes and tools to continuous improving and growing.
  • Assure a collaborative approach and fluid communication with the team, suppliers and the different departments involved in daily tasks (Purchasing, Sales&Op, Production Planning, Logistics, Formulation, Quality…).

What we are looking for

  • Proven experience of two years in Procurement/Planning/Logistics. Experience in the petfood, food or FMCG industry is highly valuable, preferably in wet production environments.
  • Knowledge of Planning principles: Stock level, coverage, order point, lead time
  • University degree. Specific courses on Procurement / Planning / Logistics appreciated.
  • Fluent in Italian and English.
  • Experience working with SAP and good level in Excel.

What we offer

  • Free canteen
  • Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
  • Celebrations & Fun

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team.

That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!

Want to know more about us?

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team.

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