Public Procurement Senior Buyer

Enable compliant and strategic procurement to support cutting-edge science.
Final date to receive applications:
October 13, 2026

Join a place where ambitious science thrives
Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting-edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

Within this mission, the Procurement and Supply Chain team enables scientific excellence by ensuring efficient, compliant and strategic sourcing processes.

We are seeking a Public Procurement Senior Buyer with solid expertise in public tender procedures and regulatory frameworks.

Your mission
You will manage public procurement procedures end-to-end, ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks while contributing to the optimisation of procurement strategies and supplier performance.

You will work closely with the Public Procurement Manager and internal stakeholders to support the institute’s operational and strategic needs.

What you’ll do

Manage end-to-end public tender procedures, from needs definition to contract signing, ensuring compliance with Legislative Decree 36/2023 and internal rules

Execute procurement activities using digital platforms and ERP systems, including managing subscriptions to CONSIP, NECA and other public frameworks

Act as the main point of contact for suppliers during tender phases, handling Q&A, documentation and required guarantees

Ensure full compliance with regulatory frameworks (Public Procurement Code, ANAC) and internal audit and transparency requirements, including administrative checks for contract finalisation

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define procurement needs and technical specifications, contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement practices and standard documentation

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Political Science or equivalent experience

At least 7 years of experience in managing public tenders (open, restricted, negotiated procedures)

Solid knowledge of Legislative Decree 36/2023

Strong experience in structuring and evaluating economic offers (Excel or equivalent tools)

Good command of English

Preferred

Experience with e-procurement platforms

Working knowledge of SAP

Experience in research institutes, universities, or public-sector organisations

Organizational and social skills

Structured task and priority management

Negotiation and supplier interaction skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving and simplification mindset

Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

At HT, your work will directly support research activities by ensuring transparent, compliant and efficient procurement processes.

Why Human Technopole
HT offers an international and dynamic environment where diverse expertise and advanced technologies converge to accelerate scientific discovery. We promote collaboration across disciplines and believe that diversity drives innovation.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).

Information at a Glance Legal Entity:
Fondazione Human Technopole Area:
Administration Unit of Service:
Procurement & Supply Chain