• Sourcing, Negotiation & Contracting – supporting negotiations for the assigned categories and suppliers, while also scouting the market for potential new suppliers
• Cost and Quality Management – support the team to achieve favourable pricing and conditions whilst maintaining a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction
• Inventory Management – facilitate demand analysis, source and allocate component inventory
• Strategy Execution – supporting individuals and team to setting and delivering on mid to long term strategic direction and supplier segmentation
• Category Management – support team in their efforts to implement category management and facilitate information gathering on categories and geographical regions
• Supplier Relationship Management – collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers through the implementation of a SRM approach
• Risk and Safety Management – help monitor, administer and escalate any potential areas of risk and safety concerns.
• Budget and Cash Flow Management – continuously assist with monitoring, projecting, delivering on costs according a set plan,
• Technology – contribute to the development of technology solutions and the improvement of current tools
• Market Knowledge, Trends and Innovation – connect on and collect info of the supply market by consistently networking and researching within the industry, as well as gaining market insight into evolving trends in spend categories and geographies with a focus on bringing innovation to EF
• Analytics– Use data to improve processes, drive strategy, action & communication
• Administrative– Ensure all contracts, allocations, invoices, company records and supplier updates are processed, maintained, and administered effectively

• Passion for educational travel
• Forward thinking attitude whilst actively engaged to support day-to-day sourcing priorities
• Analytical mindset with a strong attentiveness to detail
• Solution oriented, flexible, innovative and driven
• Agile and open-minded team player
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication, social skills and cultural awareness
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to handle data analysis and reporting efficiently.
• Fluency in English and Italian is essential for this role, with additional knowledge of any of the following being a valuable asset: French, Greek, German, and/or Spanish.

• You will have the opportunity to work within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment
• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships
• Have the opportunity in developing your career within EF and our new working location in Zurich

• Discounted passes to local destinations and tourist hot-spots such as mt. Titlis
• Full reimbursement of the SBB ‘halb-tax’ travel card, covering country-wide public transportation.
• Free membership for our newly built gym or get involved with our variety of sports teams.
• Seasonal and monthly office events including holiday parties, ski trips and pay-day happy hours.
• Discounts on a wide range of local restaurants, shops, hotel stays and EF products.