KCA Procurement Specialist

Job Description: 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 collaboration and creative thinking. KCA, part of Viking EMEA, employs around 30 people, acting as a Centre of Excellence for foam products development and manufacturing. From aircraft hangars to waste disposal plants and storage tanks to logistics warehouses, KCA is trusted for bespoke foam fire protection solutions. KCA is willing to follow its customers worldwide, from Dubai refineries to Pacific oil platforms, adapting to specific product requirements and turnaround times, supported by its global network. At KCA, our engineering skills are used on demand, tailoring solutions to client specifications. Driven by continuous growth, we are seeking a Procurement Specialist for our manufacturing location in Bressana, Bottarone (PV), to join our Material Department. The role focuses on checking open purchase orders in SAP daily, controlling supplier delivery timeliness, contacting suppliers directly, and monitoring delivery status of materials. Main Responsibilities: Organize transportation for materials ready for collection from suppliers. Manage couriers and organize transport of materials to and from suppliers. Coordinate transportation of customer orders, ensuring schedule compliance. Prepare orders for external processing via SAP Subcontracting Cockpit, collaborating with warehouse for raw material pick-up and shipping preparations. Create P.O.s in SAP for all consumables and support urgent P.O.s. Backup activities for the purchasing department, including master data creation in SAP. Procure materials and manage supplier relationships, verifying open orders and supporting warehouse planning. Support warehouse staff with shipment planning and organization. Analyze performance and costs of couriers. Qualifications and Experience: • 3 years in internal logistics management within structured production companies. • Excellent SAP (S4/Hana) skills, especially in master data and MM module; PP module is a plus. • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, Vlookups). • Experience with warehouse coordination and internal logistics in production environments. • Knowledge of stock management procedures in SAP (MRP, reorder points, safety stock, Kanban). • Experience in inventory and cycle counts using SAP. • Intermediate Italian and English language skills. Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on, results- and customer-oriented. Well-organized, able to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently. Analytical with a fact-based approach. Effective communicator, adaptable to all organizational levels. Process-oriented, eager to challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement. Job Conditions: Occasional travel within Europe and the Middle East. Office-based in Bressana, Bottarone (PV). Our Offer: A stable company with over three decades of resilience and growth. A great place to work within a close-knit, multinational community. Opportunities for career growth, cross-border collaboration, and an inclusive environment await. Apply now and join our extraordinary journey! J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: bressana-bottarone, IT

Posted Date: 6/16/2025