Purchasing Back Office Intern

STIGA is a leading European manufacturer and distributor of lawnmowers and power garden equipment, with over 90 years of experience in the market.We are consistently curious, conscious of trends, inspiring, and visionary – just like our customers.We are looking for a student/newly graduated to join our Purchasing Department for a six months internship in our HQ located in Castelfranco Veneto!The intern will support the Purchasing EU team in several back office activities related to the purchase and procurement process of Direct materials. It’s a dynamic and challenging environment and a good platform where to start and develop a career in supply chain management.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Support the Purchasing team in updating and maintaining supplier price lists, payment terms, and delivery performance data into the system.Create, issue, and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and closely monitor lead times to ensure timely receipt of goods.Daily cross-check and resolve administrative issues or discrepancies related to orders, deliveries, and invoices, ensuring smooth process efficiency.Act as an operational point of contact for suppliers regarding order confirmations, shipping documents, and delivery schedules.Support buyers in collecting, archiving, and organizing quality documentation and certificates, ensuring compliance with existing procedures and standards.QUALIFICATIONS:Management Engineering or Economics studentsAny further qualification in the purchasing area is highly appreciatedWilling to work in international, fast paced environmentKNOWLEDGE:Good at Computer use, Windows software, Office Package, especially ExcelPrevious Knowledge of SAP management system, is preferableLANGUAGES:Professional working proficiency in Italian and English is neededA further language knowledge is appreciatedMINDSET AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Flexibility, and capable of working in high evolving contexts, are requiredCosts and Quality orientedAutonomy and initiative attitudeTeam working attitudeProblem solving attitudeHigh sense of time scheduled respect and energy level.Motivated to work in the Purchasing areaOpen to acquire knowledge in the international marketsReimbursement: €700 per month + free access to the company canteenCurious about our values? Explore them here!Interested candidates must send their applications with authorization under GDPR (EU Reg. 679/2016). The recruitment process is open to candidates of all genders (D.lgs. 198/2006).