Internship - Junior Buyer

Posting Date: 25 Jun 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, Italy, 16128

Contract Type: Internship

Division: Global Supply Chain Strategic Purchasing & Mobilit

Level of experience: Intern

RINA is currently recruiting for a Internship - Junior Buyer to join its office in Genoa (Italy) within the Global Supply Chain Strategic Purchasing & Mobility Division.

Mission

The Junior Buyer will assist in the Supply Chain process by researching supplier information, evaluating potential suppliers and validating supplier orders submitted by Business Units. This role is integral to ensuring that our Supply Chain activities are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s goals and compliance requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Support Development & Implementation of Supply Chain Strategy

Assist in aligning Supply Chain activities with guidelines, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.

Supplier Scouting & Segmentation

Help maintain and update the Vendor List with suitable suppliers.

Purchase Order Management

Analyze purchase requests to manage supplier quotations and negotiate accordingly.
Supporto in managing purchase orders within the entire Supply Chain process.
Handle requests to complete purchasing operations according to the process.

Tender Process Support

Support and collaborate in tender processes for the selection and identification of group suppliers.

Regional Purchasing Support

Assist purchasing operations for the legal entities in the Iberian region.

Technical Collaboration

Collaborate with staff on technical evaluations and participate in Tender Clarification Meetings.

Education

High School Diploma/GED in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Finance Management

Qualifications

Interest in Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Basic understanding of Supply Chain processes and supplier evaluation techniques
Strong research and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Good communication and negotiation skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Fluency in Italian; Good command of English; knowledge of Spanish is a plus

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.