SENIOR BUYER

Webuild S.p.A.; Milano; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Webuild S.p.A. is seeking a Senior Buyer for its international projects. You will conduct market research, liaise with suppliers, and coordinate with the Project Procurement Manager to obtain the best technical and economic proposals.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, cost analyses, and drafting terms for Purchase Orders. Strong English and 5–10 years of experience on large-scale projects are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or similar.
• At least 5–10 years of experience on large, complex projects.
• Advanced English (oral and written) for international Clients.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Webuild Group policies and procedures.
• Support the Material Manager in defining the strategy.
• Define the Vendor List and issue RFQs; negotiate with suppliers to maximize savings and quality.
• Perform cost analyses and prepare summary tables of offers and recommendations.
• Draft terms and conditions of Purchase Orders with Legal/Contracts support.
• Manage supplier relations according to company ethics and anti-corruption policies.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery respecting safety and environment constraints.
• Work to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Market analysis

Negotiation

Supplier base management

Contract terms understanding

Problem solving

Flexibility

Process orientation

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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Webuild is a global construction player specialized in building large works and complex infrastructure for the sustainable mobility, hydroelectric energy, water, green buildings and the tunnelling sectors.
Webuild is the expression of 120 years of engineering experience applied in 50 countries, in five continents, thanks to the talent of 91,000 people from over 120 nationalities. With a total backlog reaching €65 billion (Consolidated Financial Results at June 30, 2024), Webuild is a group guided by the passion for building and the pursuit of excellence, which renewed its commitment to building a sustainable future by applying its know-how to build innovative and valuable works.

As part of organizational development, for its international projects, Webuild is seeking a Senior Buyer reporting to the Project Procurement Management.

Role

The candidate will conduct market research on the possible supply needs of company goods or services and will liaise with potential suppliers in order to find the best technical and economic proposal for purchases, coordinating with the Project Procurement Manager.

Main responsibilities

• Comply with Webuild Group policies and procedures.
• Support the Material Manager in defining the strategy.
• Define the Vendor List, prepare requests for quotations to be sent to suppliers and manage commercial and contractual negotiations with identified suppliers, pursuing savings, synergies, quality excellence and time optimisation.
• Perform cost analyses, comparisons and evaluations of offers, also ensuring that they are technically verified by the requesting Corporate Departments/Operations Departments. Also prepare summary tables of final offers and recommendations in accordance with procedures.
• Draft the terms and conditions of Purchase Orders, with the support of the Legal Department and the Contracts Department, also coordinating with the requesting Departments.
• Manage supplier relations in accordance with the company's Code of Ethics, its Organisation, Management and Control Model and its Anti-Corruption Model.
• Ensure the delivery of the Project within the required time, cost, quality, safety, environmental and community constraints.
• Ensure that results are achieved in line with Project deadlines.

Requirements

Education: Degree in Engineering or similar;

Experience: At least 5-10 years of experience on projects of significant size and complexity;

Languages: Advanced English (oral and written communication with international clients).

Skills

• Ability to manage personal stress;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Strong commitment to teamwork;
• Market analysis and benchmarking skills;
• Negotiation techniques and strategies;
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP;
• Selection, development and management of the supplier base;
• Contractual skills and ability to read and implement key contractual terms;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Flexibility and mobility;
• Process orientation;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Salary range

Manager: Gross annual salary range 57K-65K (commensurate with experiece)

Webuildis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications for vacant positions will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or beliefs.