Buyer - Temporary

Tenova; Castellanza; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenova in Castellanza, Italy, seeks a 12-month Procurement Buyer to join the international Supply Chain team. You will manage the procurement process, from supplier selection and RFQ to order awarding, while coordinating with the Technical Department to align on requirements.

The role requires an Engineering degree or equivalent, experience as a buyer in engineering or industrial sectors is a plus, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP. English fluency and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with experience.
• Experience as Buyer in engineering or industrial sector is a plus.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and supplier pricing research.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and accurate.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze purchase requests and technical specifications.
• Select suppliers and manage vendor lists and qualification checks.
• Handle RFQ/inquiries and bidding through company systems.
• Evaluate supplier offers for compliance and align with technical dept.
• Negotiate commercial terms and draft negotiation reports.
• Prepare orders and awarding memos to minimize supplier risk.
• Process order confirmations and handle supplier claims per instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job description:

We are looking for a Professional willing to join our Supply Chain Team for 12 months, with a motivation to work within an international and challenging environment.

You will be part of the Procurement Department and you will manage the activities related to the procurement process, monitoring and sourcing of suppliers.

You will carry on the following activities:

• Receive the Purchase Request with Drawings/DB/Technical Specifications and analyze the technical contents
• In accordance with Line Manager she/he will select Suppliers to be involved through the contract Vendor List, andr/or adding any other Qualified Suppliers or possible new Supplier after scouting
• She/He will manage the RfQ/Inquiries and the bidding process throughout Company's systems and applications
• Receive offers from Suppliers verifying that they are in compliance with the requirements established in the Offer Request, interacting with Suppliers and involving the Technical Department for alignment
• Request to the suppliers to quote alternative technical solutions whenever possible
• Invite the selected Suppliers to negotiate and drafts the negotiation report
• Prepare the tabulation, regardless of the technical analysis outcome, evaluating the right commercial conditions to be compared with project targets and historical data
• Prepare the order and awarding memorandum, following Company procedures and including all clauses and provisions necessary to minimize risks for the Company
• Handle the receipt of the order confirmation;Deal with the claims from and to Suppliers in compliance with the instructions received from the Line Manager and from the Project Manager

Required profile:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent through experience
• Proven experience as Buyer in the Engineering or Industrial sector is a plus
• Ability to conduct market analysis collecting information on suppliers, markets and pricing analysis
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP
• Reliability, accuracy and passion for details are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good understanding of dynamic and challenging environments
• Good organization skills and time management, as well as excellent relational skills and team working capabilities, flexibility and result orientation complete the ideal profile
• Good Knowledge of English (writing and speaking) is mandatory
• Willingness to travel

Workplace: Castellanza (VA)