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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCaselle Torinese, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree is required; a degree in Economics or Engineering is preferred.
  • Junior-level experience: 1–3 years in Buyer or Procurement Specialist roles, preferably in medium-to-large companies or multinational corporations.
  • Knowledge of negotiation techniques and purchasing contracts.
  • Ability to analyze costs and evaluate supplier performance.
  • Numerical and data-analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with corporate enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP and the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Good knowledge of English, minimum B2 level.
  • Availability for short business trips.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze purchasing needs in collaboration with requesting functions.
  • Select, qualify, and manage suppliers according to cost, quality, reliability, and sustainability criteria.
  • Issue requests for quotation, compare proposals, and negotiate the best economic and contractual terms.
  • Issue and manage procurement tenders through a dedicated portal.
  • Manage purchase orders.
  • Manage negotiations and the conclusion of framework agreements with suppliers.
  • Support the implementation of savings strategies and continuous improvement in the procurement process.
  • Periodically update purchasing key performance indicator reports.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, applicable regulations, and principles of compliance and sustainability.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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