Senior Indirect Supply Chain Buyer

Posting Date: 17 Feb 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Global Supply Chain Strategic Purchasing & Mobilit

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Indirect Supply Chain Buyer to join its office in Genoa (Italy) within the Global Supply Chain Strategic Purchasing & Mobility Division.

Mission

As the Senior Supply Chain Buyer, you will have a crucial role in optimizing our Supply Chain strategies. You will be responsible for conducting thorough supplier research, negotiating contracts, evaluating supplier orders, and supporting various business processes from bid preparation to project execution, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Your contribution will be vital in ensuring that our Supply Chain strategies are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s overarching strategic objectives. #LI-VB1

Key Accountabilities

Supply Chain Strategy Development & Implementation:
- Lead the development and implementation of Supply Chain strategies, ensuring full compliance with guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements all over the world.
Advanced Vendor Management:
- Oversee the scouting and segmentation of suppliers, by logging in Vendor List managed by Vendor Qualification Unit.
RFQ & Bid Management:
- Issue RFQs, manage bid receipts, conduct thorough evaluations, and compare bids.
Advanced Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Provide detailed analysis and reporting on Supply Chain performance and make strategic recommendations.
Strategic Supplier Relationship Management:
- Conduct in-depth assessments of supplier capabilities and maintain long-term, strategic relationships to drive innovation.
Target Setting & Negotiation:
- Define target prices, communicate with vendors for Best and Final Offers, and negotiate contracts.
Final Bid Comparison & Contract Management
Conduct final bid comparisons, evaluate commercial conditions, and finalize contracts with vendors.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration Finance Management

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Qualifications

Maximum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Chain management, or analysis of Commercial Contract in a law firm or in company legal department
A significant experience in the procurement department for consultancy services in the fields of Finance and Administration, HR, Legal, Insurance, Environmental, Tax, and corporate organization services, as well as similar services (mandatory)
Extensive experience in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in Supply Chain activities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Proficiency in Supply Chain software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage stress and work peaks
Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperate in a team.
Fluent in Italian and excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

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 5,800 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.