KCA Procurement specialist

As a member of the Minimax Viking Group, Viking stands tall on the global fire protection stage with 10,000 employees and an annual turnover of over €2.2 billion.

Viking EMEA is a key player in distributing our fire safety products and systems across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Serving over 2,100 clients in 74 countries, we deliver everything from sprinklers to advanced detection systems, meeting both commercial and industrial demands.
At Viking EMEA, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit within our teams, recognizing that the best fire protection solutions are born from collective intelligence.
We believe in the power of collective intelligence and encourage a culture of collaboration and creative thinking.

KCA is part of Viking EMEA, employing around 30 people, and acts as Centre of Excellence for foam products development and manufacturing.
From aircraft hangars to waste disposal plants and from storage tanks to logistics warehouses, KCA is trusted for its bespoke foam fire protection solutions.
KCA is more than willing to follow its customers anywhere in the world.
From refineries in Dubai to oil platforms in the Pacific, whether in terms of product specifications or turnaround times, with its global support network KCA is a dependable partner.

At KCA our engineering skills are often used 'on demand' and we are happy to adapt to each client's specific requirements.
KCA's ultimate goal has always been to develop and produce fire protection solutions according to the client's specifications.

Driven by our continuous growth, for our manufacturing location in Bressana, Bottarone (PV), we are searching for a Procurement specialist that will be part of our Material department.

The role will focus on checking open purchase orders in SAP on a daily basis, control the on-time delivery of suppliers, directly contacting suppliers and monitoring the expected delivery status of the various materials.

• organize transportation for the material ready for collection from suppliers
• deal with the operational management of couriers, organizing the transport of materials to and from suppliers
• organize transportation of customer orders with complete monitoring of compliance with the scheduled times
• prepare the shipment of orders for external processing (subcontracting) through the Subcontracting Cockpit in SAP:
  through collaboration with the warehouse assuring the pick-up of raw materials and the preparation for the shipping and the related transport documents and ensuring that all goods are ready on time.
• operate on SAP creating the P.O.s for all consumables materials and as a support for urgent P.O.s
• be a backup figure for all the activities of the purchasing department
• master data creation in SAP of codes for raw materials, consumables, semi-finished and finished products.
• procurement of materials and operative management of suppliers (verification of open orders status, supplier pushing and order dates acknowledgement in SAP) and operational management of subcontractors
• support to warehouse workers for planning and organizing shipments of material to be reworked from and to the various subcontractors.
• Analytics of performance and costs of couriers

• 3+ years of experience in the internal logistics management in structured production companies
• Excellent knowledge and experience with SAP (S4/Hana) specifically for master data and MM module (PP module is a plus) for both procurement and stock management
• Practical experience with Excel at least at an intermediate level (pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)
• Previous experience in the operational coordination of warehouses and internal logistics in production environment
• Knowledge of stock management procedures in SAP through MRP (reorder point/safety stock) and Kanban logic
• Experience in inventory counts and cycle counts procedures using SAP
• Knowledge Italian and English at intermediate level

Personal characteristics:

• You are enthusiastic and self-motivated
• You are 'hands on', result- and customer-oriented and have a strong sense of commitment and urgency
• You are well-organized, able to prioritize and get things done
• You have analytical skills and have a fact-based approach
• You are able to communicate, interact and adapt to all level in the organization (having the big picture in mind while still able to work on details)
• You are a process-oriented person; you like challenging the status quo and strive for continuous improvement

Job Conditions:

• The role requires occasional spot travelling throughout Europe and Middle East for short missions
• Contract type - C.C.N.L.
  Metalmeccanici (Collective National Contract for mechanical compartment employees)
• Reporting to Material Manager
• Office-based in Bressana, Bottarone (PV)

Our offer:

Stable company:
for over three decades, our company has stood the test of time, weathering economic shifts, technological revolutions, and industry changes.
We are not just stable; we are a ship that has sailed through storms and emerged stronger.
Be part of a team that values tradition, experience, and unwavering commitment.

Great place to work:
we are not just a big company; we are a close-knit community that spans continents.
As you contribute to impactful projects, you will experience the best of both worlds:
the resources and reach of a multi-national structure combined with the warmth and support of a tight-knit family.

Grow your career with us, collaborate across borders, and enjoy the advantages of a truly inclusive and nurturing environment.

Apply now and become part of our extraordinary journey!