Buyer Construction sector

Job title:

Buyer Construction sector

Company

Randstad

Job description

A leading company in the construction and engineering sector is seeking a Buyer, Bidding Support & Project Start-Up Specialist for its branch in Lugano.Responsibilities:During the Bid-Study Phase:

• Identify vendors and subcontractors for market analyses to define bid quotations, aligned with the company’s procurement strategy.
• Manage requests for quotations (RFQ) for specific projects in coordination with the Technical Department and Supply Chain Managers.
• Negotiate and manage pre-bid agreements and strategic vendor contracts with key stakeholders.
• Analyze and assess bids from vendors, ensuring technical evaluations and preparing summary tables and recommendations.
• 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:

• Support the preparation of procurement budgets and reorganization processes, coordinating with Area Cost Control and other departments.
• Draft the preliminary procurement plan according to the project’s production plan, in agreement with the Project Manager and Regional Supply Chain Manager.
• Define the supplier list within the Vendor list, coordinating with Regional Supply Chain Managers and Global Commodity Managers.

• Manage initial contractual and commercial negotiations to achieve economical solutions, synergy, and quality excellence.

• Ensure the correct issuance of orders and prompt procurement of goods and services according to required specifications.

QualificationRequirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement Departments within multinational contexts.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Economics.
• Strong coordination skills and proficiency in negotiation techniques and strategies.
• Expertise in contract management and prime cost driver value analyses.
• Excellent command of MS Office, SAP MM, and Business Intelligence Software.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to travel and stay at worksites and joint venture sites.
• Fluent in english and italian (knowledge of french is a plus).

If you meet these qualifications and you are ready for an exciting new challenge, please submit your application.

Expected salary

Location

Lugano, Tessin

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:01:29 GMT

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