12608 - Purchasing Specialist

at  CMCC Foundation

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our Financial and Controlling Department, located in Lecce, is looking for a Purchasing Specialist who will join the Purchase Administration team, focusing on the analysis of purchase requests, preparation of the orders and verification of the invoices.

ABOUT US

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC’s core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.
CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.
At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.
Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research…Together!

REQUIREMENTS

• High school in accounting or bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar;
• Minimum of two years of proven experience in similar role;
• Previous experience in public administration would be an advantage;
• Ability to relate at different levels, from operative profiles to top management;
• Excellent relational and communication skills;
• Time management and prioritization;
• Strong methodological and analytical skills;
• Flexibility & adaptability;
• Problem solving skills;
• Team working and proactive attitude, result oriented, curious to learn, able to balance and execute on many tasks;
• Be able to work with management and accounting system, especially SAP, Zucchetti or similar;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications;
• Fluent in Italian and good knowledge of English.

ROLE

The Specialist keeps the system up to date running smoothly by managing the purchasing process, from the analysis of the requests expressed by our scientific and administrative departments to the proper execution of the process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis of purchase requests;
• Suppliers master data;
• Creation of purchase order;
• Supporting the payment process by monitoring the internal process of regular verification of the delivery/service execution;
• Acceptance/refusal of the Italian invoices after the verification of the documents;
• Verification and filing of the foreign invoices;
• Goods receipt;
• Verification and filing of the transport documents and reports;
• Capital goods: creation master data and check of depreciation calculation;
• Continuous contact with suppliers, scientific and administrative departments.