Senior technical buyer | industrial plants

The Engineering Division of Randstad Professional Leaders Search & Selection - specialized in the search and selection of middle & senior management profiles - on behalf of our client, a global provider of industrial plants and systems, we are looking for a :

SENIOR TECHNICAL BUYER

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Senior Technical Buyer will play a critical role in sourcing complex components, equipment, and services essential for our bespoke engineering projects. This role reports directly to the Procurement Manager and requires a proactive, results-oriented professional with a strong technical background and exceptional negotiation skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process for technical components, proprietary equipment, and specialized services, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, defined Incoterms, and technical data input from Engineering and Operations Departments;
• Conduct proactive, worldwide market monitoring, scouting, and competitive intelligence gathering on supplier landscapes to ensure business effectiveness, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience;
• Lead complex negotiations with global suppliers to secure advantageous contracts, improved pricing, and optimal terms of business. Utilize best-practice procurement tools and methods to identify opportunities for significant business savings;
• Rigorously ensure all sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, and contract awards adhere strictly to internal company guidelines, purchasing policies, and regulatory compliance standards;
• Cultivate, maintain, and manage robust, long-term relationships with key strategic suppliers to foster strong communication, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous performance improvement;
• Critically assess technical tenders, proposals, and quotations submitted by potential suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery requirements;
• Develop and champion strategies and ideas focused on enhancing operational efficiency, delivering added value, and supporting the continuous improvement of overall supply chain performance;

Prepare and process complex purchase orders accurately, reflecting the terms of final negotiations and organizational targets.

REQUIREMENTS :

• A relevant degree in Business / Commercial studies, Manufacturing, or Engineering is strongly preferred;
• Proven experience (5 / 7 years) in a technical purchasing role, ideally within the industrial plant engineering, power generation, or energy / oil & gas sectors;
• Significant experience in negotiating and managing complex supplier contracts (terms, conditions, and SLAs);
• High proficiency with SAP or a comparable ERP system is mandatory;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and cost modeling;
• Fluent English is mandatory.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Highly skilled in establishing and maintaining effective and productive relationships with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Sales, Operations) and external suppliers;
• Possesses superior negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills;
• Strongly results-orientated, with a proven ability to plan, manage, and deliver against aggressive project deadlines. Assertive, proactive, and open to continuous organizational change;
• Demonstrated collaborative approach to teamwork, capable of engaging the interest and participation of others. Resilient, self-motivated, and effective at managing high-pressure situations.

Salary Package : RAL 45-55 K

LOCATION : near Novara - 2 / 5 Smart working

According to current legislation, the job offer is intended for both sexes (L. 903 / 77). The data will be processed and kept exclusively for present and future selection purposes, guaranteeing the rights set out in art. 7 and 13 of Legislative Decree 196 / 2003 on the Protection of Privacy.