PNEXTCHEM, a company of the MAIRE Group dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions, is seeking a dynamic and innovativestrong Proprietary Equipment Buyer /strong 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. /ppThe 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: aNX engineering district | NextChem /a /ppThe Recruitment process is managed by Key2People, a partner of NEXTCHEM. /ppbr/ppWithin the Procurement Department, the Purchasing Material Buyer is responsible of the purchasing activities of assigned Purchase Requisitions in compliance with Corporate and Project Procedures and under the supervision of the Purchasing Group Leader. /ppWithin NextChem S.p.A., the centralized PEQ function has the mandate to set up the strategy and execute its supply chain for proprietary and critical equipment. /ppThe different businesses of NextChem are assisted on the sourcing side of proprietary and critical equipment by dedicated PEQ managers. The buyer PEQ will report to the assigned PEQ manager and support them in the procurement sourcing process. /ppbr/ppbr/ppstrongMain task and responsibilities: /strong /ppbr/pulliEnsure 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; /liliPreparation of bidder lists /liliIssue Requests for Quotation for the itemized proprietary and critical equipment, leveraging also e-Procurement System /liliReceive offers, and ensure they are properly tracked and archived in group systems; /liliLiase 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; /liliCooperate 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); /liliManage operational relationship with suppliers; /liliConduct negotiations if appropriate, in alignment with the PEQ manager; /liliAssist the PEQ manager in the customization of back to back contracts for the specific product / project / supplier; /liliOnce the project number is available for any given project / product, issue purchase orders in SAP; /liliIssue purchase orders in autonomy if the relevant products to be sourced are covered by a detailed agreement including a price list; /liliGather relevant data of interest on suppliers (i.e. revenues, intake from the Maire / NextChem group, delivery and quality KPI’s; /liliAssist the PEQ manager in liaising with the NextChem companies functions as applicable / required (i.e. business development, engineering, legal, project control); /liliAssist the PEQ manager in drafting the recommendations for award if necessary; /liliAssist the PEQ manager in the handover of placed contracts to the post order function; /liliReport on own buying activities as applicable; /liliSecure compliance with internal procedures and protocols /liliSupport 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.) /li /ulpbr/ppstrongRequired Skills: /strong /ppbr/pulli4/5 years of Purchasing experience /liliExperience in operating in international challenging environment /liliExperience in-end-to end tender management (RFx Process). E-procurement systems knowledge is a plus. /liliDesign experience in engineering departments is a plus /liliExperience in prepare and execute negotiation with suppliers both on costs and contracts Terms Conditions /liliSAP knowledge for supplies management /liliExperience in contract preparation /liliAbility to interface and manage Internal Stakeholders /liliAbility to manage multiple priorities /liliProblem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicting situations /liliStrong written and verbal communication skills in the English language /liliTeam player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships /liliGood computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications and SAP /liliAvailability to travel for short period in Italy and abroad. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongEducation: /strong University Degree in Business Economics Engineering is a plus /ppbr/ppstrongJob Location: /strongCatania, Italy /ppbr/ppemSi prega di inviare le candidature al seguente indirizzo di posta elettronica: /em /p