Procurement Engineering Specialist (Energy Distribution)

Location: Hybrid role contributing to hirify.global's procurement organization in Italy

Minimum annual salary: €48,000. Variable pay: AIP target 5% plus eligibility for a Company Productivity Bonus.

Company

hirify.global Smart Buildings develops digital technologies and energy distribution solutions for building automation, energy efficiency, safety, security, and comfort.

What you will do

• Act as an interface between Procurement, Engineering, and R&D, bringing supplier and market intelligence into product development.
• Manage ordering and on-time delivery of prototype parts directly with suppliers in line with project development and testing plans.
• Manage procurement Gate Model activities, arrange procurement gate meetings, and maintain project procurement documentation.
• Estimate initial cost and quality and optimize both throughout development projects.
• Translate engineering requirements into procurement parameters for execution and collaborate with R&D, Engineering, local Procurement, and category management stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of procurement experience in New Product Development programs as a Procurement Engineer or Project Buyer.
• Experience with mechanical, electromechanical, or electronics components and systems.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies, including should-cost modeling, value chain analysis, and supplier development.
• Experience in the electrical equipment and energy distribution market.
• Advanced skills in SAP, SAP Ariba, or equivalent ERP/procurement platforms, plus familiarity with PLM and project management tools.
• Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or proven Supply Chain Management or Business Administration experience with a strong technical background.
• Written and spoken Italian and English are required for international stakeholder interaction.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Focus on work-life integration and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
• Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services.
• Employment is subject to compliance with all applicable local hirify.global employment requirements and processes.