International Buyer - Fluent Italian (M/F)

About Ponera

Ponera is a rapidly growing French e-commerce company headquartered in Prouvy (Valenciennois). Established in 2015 by two engineers, it has become a leading player on European marketplaces thanks to its product quality, agility, and a culture focused on performance and results. Decision-making is swift; ideas are rapidly tested, allowing employees to see a direct impact on business performance.

Role Overview

Your key responsibility will be to develop and organize a supplier portfolio in Italy to enhance competitiveness, profit margins, and the expansion of product ranges on Amazon. Leveraging your fluency in Italian, you will establish strong partnerships with Italian suppliers and identify new product opportunities to expedite Ponera’s growth across Amazon Europe.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and build relationships with new Italian suppliers.
• Conduct strategic commercial negotiations covering pricing, margins, exclusivity, volumes, and logistics terms.
• Improve and renegotiate existing supplier agreements to boost profitability.
• Maintain active market monitoring to spot trends and high-potential Amazon products.
• Develop product lines tailored to e-commerce demands and Amazon standards.
• Build sustainable supplier relationships and oversee partner performance.
• Communicate daily in Italian with suppliers and international partners.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced in procurement and supplier negotiations.
• Skilled in strategic negotiation to secure ambitious commercial terms.
• Proficient in Italian for conducting business with international partners.
• Attuned to performance, margin, and profitability considerations.
• Self-driven, persistent, and structured in approach.
• Ability to develop and implement a long-term procurement strategy.
• Interest in e-commerce, Amazon platforms, and product development.

Employment Benefits

• Managerial status.
• Gross annual salary ranging from 40,000 to 60,000 EUR depending on experience and profile.
• Flexible management of priorities and negotiation processes.
• One day per week remote work.
• Meal vouchers provided.
• Free electric vehicle charging station.
• Modern, fully renovated offices situated opposite the airfield, equipped with high-performance work tools.
• Dynamic, innovative, and rapidly growing professional environment.
• Career advancement opportunities in a leading e-commerce company specializing in Amazon and marketplaces.