Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for a Europe Accessories Buyer - Intern to join our office in Milan, Italy.

Reporting directly to the Europe RM Accessories Commodity Buyer, you will support procurement activities across European operations, working closely with suppliers, plants, and internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and process efficiency.

You will:

• Support buyers in managing supplier relationships and daily procurement activities.
• Assist in the preparation and management of RFQs (Requests for Quotation), including supplier communication, offer comparison, and commercial analysis.
• Provide SAP support by creating and maintaining raw material master data, purchase orders, and procurement contracts, ensuring data accuracy and process compliance.
• Support invoice management activities, monitoring payment status, resolving invoice blocks, and coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payment.
• Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of supplier information within company systems.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and open orders, supporting the resolution of supply and operational issues.
• Prepare procurement reports, data analyses, and presentations to support sourcing decisions and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Finance, and Manufacturing, to support procurement projects and continuous improvement activities.
  

Key challenges for this role:

• Managing multiple priorities and stakeholders across different European countries.
• Working with large amounts of data and transforming it into actionable insights.
• Ensuring accurate follow-up of supplier commitments and delivery schedules.
• Learning procurement processes and SAP systems in a fast-paced industrial environment.

How is success defined in this role? (KPI's/SLA's/Targets):

• Timely, accuracy and quality completion of assigned procurement tasks.
• Effective support in supplier follow-up activities.
• Successful contribution to sourcing and cost optimization projects.
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and procurement team members.

What are the 3 most exciting aspects of this role:

• Opportunity to work in an international procurement environment.
• Exposure to European supplier networks and strategic sourcing activities.
• Direct involvement in real business projects with measurable impact on company performance.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Fluent in English
• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields (ongoing or recently completed).

Technical requirements:

Must Have:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with data and prepare reports.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of SAP.
• Previous internship experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.

Soft skills requirements:

• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Decision-making attitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills, results-oriented and ambitious mindset.

What We Offer

• Type of contract: Internship (Full-time).
• Location: Milan, Italy (hybrid working arrangement available according to company policy).
• Benefits: meal vouchers, remote working (8 days per month) and flexible hours

Our Selection Process

1)Application, 2)HR Interview, 3)Hiring Manager Interviews, 4)Online Assessment (30 min), if applicable

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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