Procurement Specialist

Our Brenntag HI&I Italy division builds the link between Raw Material suppliers and Producers and manages the Distribution of Excipients, Intermediates, as well as Base chemicals with Value-Added Services. We serve the market with our entrepreneurial mindset & vision at the highest quality standard. We actively listen to our partners needs and add value with our customized solutions, acting as a one-stop-shop for the pharmaceutical industry.

You will be part of the HI&I team and work closely together with our Sales- and Pharma Services team across the region South - Italy. Your responsibility will be to manage product- and vendor-groups for the Cleaning and Cosmetics industry, focusing on the Region of Italy and South Europe.

Our initial offer is a fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave (6 months), with the possibility of extension (6 months) or permanent placement.

Join our highly motivated Team and engage yourself in creating values for our Pharma customers and suppliers – and be part of our Global Strategy to win.

Covering the Role of Procurement Specialist you'll be in charge for:

• Checks the stock levels of the products under their responsibility for reordering purposes
  •     Manages purchase orders, from entry to fulfillment, for the products under their responsibility
  •     Provides instructions for material collection to the carrier or to Brenntag’s logistics department
  •     Monitors supply performance, intervening with the supplier when necessary
  •     Enters and updates purchase and sales price lists
  •     Requests the necessary information for the entry and update of supplier records
  •     Requests the necessary documentation for the entry and update of product records
  •     Maintains contacts and correspondence with suppliers
  •     Manages possible returns and non-conformities
  •     Reviews (monthly/quarterly) on the BE system the purchases/sales of products by supplier under their responsibility, intervening with sales staff in case of discrepancies
  •     Records monthly quotations (monthly average)

Skills 

• Proficiency in AS 400;

• Strong in communication and problem solving;

• Experience with knowledge of Surfactants, Beauty Products will be considered as a plus.

• Proviciency in English.

The person we are looking for holds a degree in Chemistry or a related field and is familiar with Beauty and Care products.

• 1-2 years of experience in Surfactants, Beauty & Care Company;

• Proven track record with scouting new suppliers;

An academic background in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields is required.

The knowledge of English language (B2 at least) is mandatory.

We offer an initial maternity leave replacement contract, with the possibility of renewal as a permanent position within our organizational structure.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.