Proprietary Equipment Buyer

NEXTCHEM; Catania; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading sustainable technology firm in Catania is seeking a dynamic Proprietary Equipment Buyer to enhance energy transition technologies. The ideal candidate will have 4/5 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage international supplier relationships. Familiarity with SAP and excellent communication skills in English are essential. Join us to drive innovation in sustainability!

Competenze

• 4/5 years of Purchasing experience.
• Experience in end-to-end tender management (RFx Process).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Mansioni

• Ensure proper qualification of suppliers.
• Preparation of bidder lists.
• Manage operational relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations in alignment with the PEQ manager.

Conoscenze

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Team player

Communication skills in English

Formazione

University Degree in Business & Economics

Strumenti

SAP

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

NEXTCHEM, a company of the MAIRE Group dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Proprietary Equipment Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies aimed at advancing the energy transition agenda. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the realm of sustainable technology, we encourage you to apply. Thanks to NEXTCHEM’s extensive know-how of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon capture, fuels, chemicals and polymers, you\'ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated driving innovation and sustainability in the energy transition sector.

The candidate will become part of the NX Engineering District of Catania having the opportunity to work on innovative and novel technologies to fully enable the energy transition, click on the link for further information: NX engineering district | NextChem

The Recruitment process is managed by Key2People, a partner of NEXTCHEM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that suppliers are properly qualified in the group systems; if any qualification needs field visits to be executed, coordinate with the Inspection and Qualification department;
• Preparation of bidder lists
• Issue Requests for Quotation for the itemized proprietary and critical equipment, leveraging also e-Procurement System
• Receive offers, and ensure they are properly tracked and archived in group systems;
• Liase with the technical departments of the involved NextChem companies to technically evaluate the offers (to the appropriate level of detail, depending on the business dynamics);Issue commercial evaluations to the PEQ manager for strategizing and decision making;
• Cooperate with Project Teams in highlighting main reasons of eventual extra budgets and proposing mitigation actions Providing cost input in the proprietary and critical equipment cost models (to be built and used for internal reference and budgeting purposes);
• Manage operational relationship with suppliers;
• Conduct negotiations if appropriate, in alignment with the PEQ manager;
• Assist the PEQ manager in the customization of back to back contracts for the specific product / project / supplier;
• Once the project number is available for any given project / product, issue purchase orders in SAP;
• Issue purchase orders in autonomy if the relevant products to be sourced are covered by a detailed agreement including a price list;
• Gather relevant data of interest on suppliers (i.e. revenues, intake from the Maire / NextChem group, delivery and quality KPI’s;
• Assist the PEQ manager in liaising with the NextChem companies functions as applicable / required (i.e. business development, engineering, legal, project control);
• Assist the PEQ manager in drafting the recommendations for award if necessary;
• Assist the PEQ manager in the handover of placed contracts to the post order function;
• Report on own buying activities as applicable;
• Secure compliance with internal procedures and protocols
• Support and cooperate with the Project Procurement Manager / Coordinator during the development of the supplies in case of any commercial problem with Vendors (such as claims, change order request, Liquidated Damages discussion, etc.)

Qualifications

• 4/5 years of Purchasing experience
• Experience in operating in international challenging environment
• Experience in-end-to end tender management (RFx Process). E-procurement systems knowledge is a plus.
• Design experience in engineering departments is a plus
• Experience in prepare and execute negotiation with suppliers both on costs and contracts Terms & Conditions
• SAP knowledge for supplies management
• Experience in contract preparation
• Ability to interface and manage Internal Stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicting situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Team player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Good computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications and SAP
• Availability to travel for short period in Italy and abroad.

Education

Education: University Degree in Business & Economics Engineering is a plus

Job Location

Job Location: Catania, Italy

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