Job Title: Buyer, Bidding Support & Project Start-Up Specialist
A leading company in the construction and engineering sector is seeking a highly skilled professional to fill the role of Buyer, Bidding Support & Project Start-Up Specialist for its branch in Lugano.
Responsibilities:
* During the Bid-Study Phase:
o Identify vendors and subcontractors for market analyses to define bid quotations, aligned with the company's procurement strategy.
o Manage requests for quotations (RFQ) for specific projects in coordination with the Technical Department and Supply Chain Managers.
o Negotiate and manage pre-bid agreements and strategic vendor contracts with key stakeholders.
o Analyze and assess bids from vendors, ensuring technical evaluations and preparing summary tables and recommendations.
o Maintain constant communication with HQ Bidding Support managers, providing updates and ensuring adherence to Group procedures and best practices.
* During the Start-Up Phase of Operational Units:
o Support the preparation of procurement budgets and reorganization processes, coordinating with Area Cost Control and other departments.
o Draft the preliminary procurement plan according to the project's production plan, in agreement with the Project Manager and Regional Supply Chain Manager.
o Define the supplier list within the Vendor list, coordinating with Regional Supply Chain Managers and Global Commodity Managers.
o Manage initial contractual and commercial negotiations to achieve economical solutions, synergy, and quality excellence.
o Ensure the correct issuance of orders and prompt procurement of goods and services according to required specifications.
Qualifications:
* Requirements:
o Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement Departments within multinational contexts.
o Master's degree in Engineering and/or Economics.
o Strong coordination skills and proficiency in negotiation techniques and strategies.
o Expertise in contract management and prime cost driver value analyses.
o Excellent command of MS Office, SAP MM, and Business Intelligence Software.
* Desired Skills:
o Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
o Results-oriented mindset.
o Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
o Availability to travel and stay at worksites and joint venture sites.
o Fluent in English and Italian (knowledge of French is a plus).