Enable compliant and strategic procurement to support cutting-edge science.
Application closing date: May 21, 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
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Political Science or similar
- At least 7 years of experience in managing public tenders (open, restricted, negotiated procedures)
- Strong experience in structuring and evaluating economic offers (Excel or equivalent tools)
- Solid knowledge of Legislative Decree 36/2023
- 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
- Stakeholder management
- 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.
How to apply
Please, submit a CV in English
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.
Contract: CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Permanent – Employee Level, B2 CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico
Salary: up to €47000+ welfare (depending on seniority)
Location: Milan, Italy
We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).