Buyer

Posting Date: 9 Oct 2024

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Italy Supply Chain

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Buyer to join its office in Genoa (Italy) within the Italy Supply Chain Division.

Mission

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Supply Chain team by conducting supplier research, evaluating supplier credibility, negotiating with small to medium-sized suppliers, and assessing orders from Business Units. This position may also involve supporting business processes from BID stages through project implementation.

Key Accountabilities

Support Supply Chain Strategy Implementation:
- Ensure adherence to Supply Chain guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements
Vendor Management and performance:
- Maintain and update the Vendor List with detailed supplier information
- Develop and maintain detailed performance scorecards and risk passports for suppliers
- Evaluate supplier performance across multiple dimensions and ensure compliance
Supplier Relationship Management:
- Conduct thorough assessments of supplier capabilities and maintain strategic relationships
Risk Monitoring:
- Support regular risk assessments and monitor the risk passport process
Purchase Management:
- Manage the issuance, receipt, and detailed evaluation of RFQs and bids
- Manage PR and PO
- Collaborate with technical teams and participate in Tender Clarification Meetings
Target Setting:
- Define target prices and commercial conditions and communicate these to vendors
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Support the analysis Supply Chain data and generate reports to support decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Maximum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Chain management, or a related field
Understanding of supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management
Preferred experience in one of the following sectors: infrastructure & mobility, energy, strategic and general services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Supply Chain software
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in Supply Chain activities is a plus
Fluent in Italian and English
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.