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Thélios S.p.A., a company of the LVMH Group, is looking for a NPI Tech. Development & Procurement Specialist, a young, dynamic, and motivated individual with a solid background in Management Engineering or Economics, to join our Purchasing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), working closely with Research & Development, Engineering, Quality and Production teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the development of our future products and to grow professionally in a challenging and innovative environment.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate all procurement activities related to new projects, from concept phase to mass production
Actively collaborate with R&D and Engineering teams to define specifications for components and materials required for new products
Identify, evaluate, and select new suppliers in line with the technical, quality, and cost requirements of NPI projects
Conduct in-depth cost analysis for new components and materials, identifying optimization opportunities and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction
Participate in defining target prices and managing the purchasing budget for NPI projects
Negotiate NPI final price, assuring it adheres to product technical requirements and to its target cost
Manage supplier relationships, monitoring their performance in terms of quality, delivery times, and costs during the product development phase
Acquire and apply in-depth knowledge of production and technological processes related to new products to support strategic purchasing decisions
Contribute to optimizing NPI procurement processes, proposing improvements and best practices
Act as a key interface between the Procurement team and other departments involved in product development (R&D, Engineering, Quality, Production)
Regularly provide updates on project status and purchasing decisions to internal teams
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field
Previous experience, even minimal (e.g., internship or thesis), in industrial contexts or supply chain/procurement roles is a plus
Excellent data analysis, costing, and problem-solving abilities
Strong negotiation and interpersonal relationship management skills
Interest and aptitude for learning production processes and technologies
Proactive mindset, ability to adapt to rapidly evolving contexts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken (Italian and English)