Buyer

Saipem; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

In-house gym

Discounts and partnerships

In-house cafeteria

Job summary

Saipem in Milan is seeking a Buyer to join the Supply Chain Function for Sustainable Infrastructure. You will check Purchase Requisitions, define tender strategies, and manage supplier qualification for complex infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics, 3–5 years of buying experience, fluent English, and experience with SAP, SAP Ariba Sourcing, Synergo or JAGGAER; MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics.
• 3–5 years of buying experience in complex infrastructure projects, ideally railway/metro in Italy.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience with procurement platforms (SAP, SAP Ariba Sourcing, Synergo, JAGGAER) and Italian public procurement rules.

Responsibilities

• Check the completeness and consistency of Purchase Requisitions and define tender strategy in collaboration with the Requesting Units.
• Launch market analyses and supplier scouting to identify new suppliers and initiate their qualification process.
• Manage the bidding process in compliance with procedures and provided systems and tools.
• Prepare the commercial/economic bid tabulation, select the supplier, negotiate terms and issue the Contract.
• Archive the contractual documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Procurement experience

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba Sourcing

Synergo

JAGGAER

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Purpose of the position:

As Buyer you will be part of Supply Chain Function serving Sustainable Infrastructure Business Line.

How can you support us?

• Check the completeness and consistency of Purchase Requisitions (e.g., quality requirements, HSE requirements, etc.) and define the most appropriate tender strategy (e.g., market approach, list of suppliers to be involved, etc.) in collaboration with the Requesting Units.
• Where required, launch market analyses and scouting campaigns to identify new suppliers and initiate their qualification process.
• Manage the bidding process in compliance with procedures and provided systems and tools.
• Prepare the commercial/economic bid tabulation, select the supplier, negotiate contractual terms and conditions in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions and Project Special Conditions, and issue the Contract.
• Archive the contractual documentation.

What are we looking for?

Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Civil Engineering, or Economics.

Background: 3–5 years of previous experience as a Buyer, preferably in multinational companies. The candidate should have managed the same activities within complex infrastructure construction sites, ideally railway and/or metro projects in Italy.

Languages: good proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Technical/IT Knowledge: proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with industry-standard procurement and enterprise management platforms (e.g., SAP, SAP Ariba Sourcing, Synergo, JAGGAER, etc.). Familiarity with Italian public procurement and anti-mafia regulations.

What else should you know? The role will be based in Milan, with the opportunity to travel occasionally to project sites in Italy or abroad.

What We Can Offer To You

• Permanent Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio
• Pay not lower than 43.000 €
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
• Location: Milan, Via Luigi Russolo 5

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any Deviation Shall Be Duly Justified And Documented In Accordance With Internal Procedures And The Non-Discrimination Statement. Such Deviation Shall In No Way Be Related To

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;
• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The Decision Is Made In Compliance With

• the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;
• the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

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