Buyer

Toshiba EMEA; Acquaviva delle Fonti; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology solutions company headquartered in Italy is seeking a Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate will handle purchasing negotiations, manage requests for proposals, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Applicants should possess a degree in Business Administration or Engineering and have at least 3 years of procurement experience in industrial sectors. Proficiency in MS Office and fluency in English are required.

Competenze

• 3 years of experience in a procurement environment.
• Knowledge of procurement in the industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Mansioni

• Negotiate purchases as directed by Senior Buyer.
• Issue RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and POs to suppliers.
• Maintain data integrity in the system database.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Fluency in English

Formazione

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Manufacturing

Strumenti

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

About TMEIC Europe

TMEIC drives industry around the world through a comprehensive offering of unique systems solutions including variable frequency drives, motors, generators, flywheels, photovoltaic inverters, BESS inverters and advanced automation systems for a wide range of industrial and energy applications. TMEIC was established in 2003 through the integration of the industrial systems divisions of Toshiba Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

General Role Description

• Responsible for negotiating purchases as directed by Senior Buyer or Manager
• Responsible for issuance of RFI, RFP, RFQ, PO to suppliers in accordance with the operating procedures and ERP System
• Responsible for on‑time deliveries, shipping document and expedition as required
• Responsible for maintaining data integrity on the system database
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders with clarity to ensure there is no detrimental effect on quality, cost, or deliveries
• Continuously working with Senior Buyer or Manager to minimise supply chain risk and issues
• Maintaining suppliers or partners compliance while working collaboratively

Functional Accountabilities

Managing RFQs

• Receipt of RFQs from Internal Customers, checking and confirming details as necessary
• Arranging Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), as necessary
• Issuance of RFQs and follow up receipt of compliant vendor quotations
• Preparing Cost Comparisons and achieving required Cost Reduction Levels

Managing Projects

• Liaising with Project Coordinator (PC) for preparation of PO to suppliers
• Issuing PO to Vendors and following up receipt of compliant acknowledgement
• Proactive in maintaining schedule regularly
• Expediting deliveries, if required, and eliminating any delays
• Organizing shipment of goods to Customer/Project Sites as necessary
• Handing of all project administration in association with PC and ensuring all records kept up to date

Vendor Management

• Sourcing new competitive, quality vendors
• Follow Vendor Approval process and upkeep of database/folder
• Managing requirements for NDAs
• Recommending supplier development for categories and specific strategic suppliers
• Establishing and maintaining key supplier portfolio, working closely with technical team to maintain good level of quality

Administration

• Responsible in any relevant administrative duties such as
• Data input and maintaining data integrity on system databases
• Issuance of RFQ and PO to suppliers in accordance with the operating procedures and ERP System

Maintaining Key Relationships

• Working closely with internal technical teams to source cost effective and high‑quality goods and services, to ensure project design specifications are fulfilled
• Working closely with Global Sourcing Teams to ensure all requirements are met

General Employee Accountabilities

• Bring full effort to complete tasks assigned by manager
• Give manager best advice
• Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross‑organizationally as specified by manager
• Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Teamwork, and Personal Commitment to drive Progress
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
• Formulate recommendations for improvement proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering, or Manufacturing processes
• 3 years of experience working in procurement environment
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the procurement process
• Knowledge of procurement in the industrial /oil & gas / iron & steel / renewable sectors
• Demonstrated successful analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated successful planning, coordination and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize (high risk items) and multi‑task
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Fluency in English language
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 5%–10%, sometimes, with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPS (Chartered Procurement) qualification or equivalent is a plus, but not mandatory
• Ability to read Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) Drawing is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Working proficiency in another European language is an advantage
• Working proficiency in Oracle is a plus, but not mandatory