Buyer, Italy
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About Us
We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work with workflow and process automation software, real‑time data, and business intelligence. We are 13,000+ employees, operate globally with 80+ offices, and serve over 4,800 customers worldwide.
Your Role
We are looking for an experienced Buyer with a focus on IT procurement. This role will consolidate our supplier base and optimize renewals and commitments across software, services, cloud, and other IT categories, while ensuring alignment with ION Group procurement standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Proactively manage supply contract procurement, working closely with Purchasing Areas and the Legal Department
Identify opportunities to achieve business savings using negotiation and procurement best practices, tools, and methods
Independently manage tenders and bid evaluations
Monitor market trends and suppliers, and conduct price benchmarking to identify cost‑saving opportunities
Perform analysis on new and existing costs, and review cost reduction and cost avoidance activities
Ensure compliance with ION Group procurement objectives, policies, and procedures during supplier negotiations and contract award processes

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications Required

Master’s degree (Economics, Law, or Engineering)
Solid knowledge of modern procurement methods, procedures, best practices, and supporting tools
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the IT industry
Strong analytical capabilities and a data‑driven, solution‑oriented mindset
Excellent negotiation, communication, and teamwork skills
Flexibility, proactivity, and willingness to continuously learn and improve
High level of commitment and ownership
Excellent knowledge of the English language
Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (especially Excel) and ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Jaggaer, etc.)

What We Offer
Permanent employment contract.
Location
Milan.
Important Notes
According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) candidates from the disability list will be given priority.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Purchasing and Supply Chain. Industries: Software Development.
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