Ph3Overview /h3 pNEXTCHEM, a company of the MAIRE Group dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions, is seeking a dynamic and innovative bProprietary Equipment Buyer /b 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. /p pThe 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 /p pThe Recruitment process is managed by Key2People, a partner of NEXTCHEM. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liWithin 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. /li liWithin 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. /li liThe 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. /li liMain task and responsibilities: coordinate and perform procurement activities to source proprietary and critical equipment in alignment with PEQ strategy. /li liEnsure 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; /li liPreparation of bidder lists /li liIssue Requests for Quotation for the itemized proprietary and critical equipment, leveraging also e-Procurement System /li liReceive offers, and ensure they are properly tracked and archived in group systems; /li liLiase 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; /li liCooperate 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); /li liManage operational relationship with suppliers; /li liConduct negotiations if appropriate, in alignment with the PEQ manager; /li liAssist the PEQ manager in the customization of back to back contracts for the specific product / project / supplier; /li liOnce the project number is available for any given project / product, issue purchase orders in SAP; /li liIssue purchase orders in autonomy if the relevant products to be sourced are covered by a detailed agreement including a price list; /li liGather relevant data of interest on suppliers (i.e. revenues, intake from the Maire / NextChem group, delivery and quality KPI’s; /li liAssist the PEQ manager in liaising with the NextChem companies functions as applicable / required (i.e. business development, engineering, legal, project control); /li liAssist the PEQ manager in drafting the recommendations for award if necessary; /li liAssist the PEQ manager in the handover of placed contracts to the post order function; /li liReport on own buying activities as applicable; /li liSecure compliance with internal procedures and protocols /li liSupport 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 /ul h3Required Skills /h3 ul li4/5 years of Purchasing experience /li liExperience in operating in international challenging environment /li liExperience in-end-to end tender management (RFx Process). E-procurement systems knowledge is a plus. /li liDesign experience in engineering departments is a plus /li liExperience in prepare and execute negotiation with suppliers both on costs and contracts Terms Conditions /li liSAP knowledge for supplies management /li liExperience in contract preparation /li liAbility to interface and manage Internal Stakeholders /li liAbility to manage multiple priorities /li liProblem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicting situations /li liStrong written and verbal communication skills in the English language /li liTeam player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships /li liGood computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications and SAP /li liAvailability to travel for short period in Italy and abroad. /li /ul h3Education /h3 pbEducation: /b University Degree in Business Economics Engineering is a plus /p h3Seniority level /h3 ul liAssociate /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ul liFull-time /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ul liPurchasing and Engineering /li liIndustries: Oil and Gas, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Oil and Coal Product Manufacturing /li /ul pReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NEXTCHEM by 2x /p pGet notified about new Purchase Specialist jobs in bCatania, Sicily, Italy /b. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr