Junior Purchasing Specialist

The Davines Group, founded in Parma in 1983, specializes in professional cosmetic products under the brands Davines for haircare and [ comfort zone ] for skincare. Led by Chairman Davide Bollati and CEO Anthony Molet, the Group is headquartered in Parma at the Davines Group Village, alongside which stand the Scientific Garden and EROC - European Regenerative Organic Center - a research center focusing on regenerative organic agriculture stemming from a partnership with the Rodale Institute. The Group became a B corp in 2016, and today has 8 offices, operates in 90 countries, and employs around 900 collaborators globally. Since 2019, both the Italian and US subsidiaries have been Benefit Corporations.

JOB MISSION

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to help grow our department Purchasing & Procurement while upholding our core values of beauty, ethics, and sustainability.

As our Junior Purchasing Specialist, ensure the correct procurement of the categories of packaging materials required by the company, applying the Lean methodologies to guarantee an efficient supplier portfolio in terms of service and reliability, in compliance with technical and quality specifications, agreed timescales and costs, in line with company requirements and sustainability objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
      Constant and on time monitoring of issued orders and related supply order confirmations with attention and communication to suppliers for managing deliveries and also requests for advances and postponements
      Entry of article data and customs and various related items
       Sending validation forms to new suppliers

WHO YOU ARE
Bachelor in Management Engineering or Economics degree
Fluent in English
One year of experience in a similar role and in multinational and industrial contexts will be a plus
Knowledge of packaging material market will be a plus
Deep and concrete attitude for human contacts and teamwork, problem solving attitude and excellent communication skills
Passion for the cosmetic sector
High analytical skills and flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changes
Knowledge of MRP logic will be considered a plus
  Proficiency in Excel - Word - Power point – Power BI

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

At Davines Group, we may not be perfect, but we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where we grow together. We believe in the power of beauty—both in the products we create and in the way we treat the planet and people. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and when you join our team, you’ll become part of a company that makes decisions with the future in mind. We value individuals who are passionate about purposeful innovation and are eager to contribute to a positive impact on the world.

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

At Davines Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusiveness as core values that are integral to our Ethical Chart. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our hiring practices are free from discrimination, and we do not make employment decisions based on race, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other factor unrelated to merit. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our ability to innovate and thrive.