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Boston Consulting Group
MilanLocation
Milan
14 hours ago
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To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

You will join BCG Milan Travel & Procurement Team, providing administrative, analytical and strategic support to the team. You will work closely with senior colleagues, under the supervision of Travel & Procurement Senior Manager, cooperating with other several corporate functions (e.g. Legal Team, Compliance, IT, etc) and external stakeholders (vendors, suppliers).

You are good at:
  • Evaluating the risk profiles of new suppliers and determining necessary actions to protect company interests;
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. Legal, Data Protection, IT, Compliance), to align contract terms with company policies;
  • Facilitating the onboarding of new suppliers by engaging with all relevant stakeholders and managing the flow of information to departments requiring services or products;
  • Assisting in the review, drafting, and negotiation of vendor contracts under senior team guidance to ensure adherence to company procedures and compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
  • Contributing to the development and maintenance of contract templates and databases;
  • Enhancing awareness among company buyers of guidelines to ensure frame contracts, statements of work, and GDPR documents are maintained accurately and completely;
  • Supporting in the transition to a new global procurement tool by collaborating with an outsourced team and applying an analytical and critical approach;
  • Participating in various new and ongoing local and global procurement-related projects.

What You'll Bring
  • University degree, completed or ongoing, in Law or Legal Sciences or Economics (any previous work experience in a legal firm/role or in a contract management is a strong plus);
  • Very good communication skills, both written and oral, in Italian and English;
  • Proficiency in MS Office, in particular Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Strong understanding of contract law principles and familiarity with applicable regulations;
  • Solid analytical approach, attention to details and accuracy;
  • Cooperative approach, ability to work in team and to manage relations at all levels, also senior ones;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, moving from routine tasks to complex requests
  • Motivation to learn, proactivity, curious attitude;
  • Open-minded and positive approach.

Who You'll Work With

You will be working within the Finance department of BCG Italy, responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. This team makes a decisive impact on the firm's direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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JOB SUMMARY
Procurement Trainee
Boston Consulting Group
Milan
14 hours ago
N/A
Full-time

Procurement Trainee