South Asia Pacific Buyer

Mission

Key Accountabilities

Supply Chain Management within a Business ready model:
-Supporting Global Scouting & Vendor Management Department in supplier scouting and segmentation, implementing and maintaining a Vendor List of suitable suppliers; contributing to the performance management process on selected vendors;
-Maintaining operational relationships with suppliers;
-Collaborating with Business/Corporate Functions/key managers to ensure clarity of the technical specifications;
-Rolling out Supply Chain strategies (tenders, grouping needs; etc)
-Issuing Requests for Quotation and managing the receipt, evaluation, and comparison of bids;
-Defining target prices and commercial conditions ("Target Setting") and communicating these to shortlisted vendors for Best and Final Offer (BAFO); 
-Negotiating and finalizing contracts and framework agreements to ensure favourable terms and conditions;
-Conducting final bid comparison, including evaluation of commercial conditions and vendor performance;
-Directly executing the procurement process on the ERP System and related.

Financial Risk Management:
-Negotiating the best payment terms applicable (maturity, break down);
-Managing the request and evaluation of bonds and guarantees to be provided by suppliers and/or subcontractors.

ESG Index Management:
-Ensuring compliance with the organization's sustainability goals and industry standards.

Data Management:
-Providing info to give insights into procurement performance and procurement recommendations including best price achieved, commercial conditions, and any other relevant information.

Collaboration and Communication:
-Being constantly aligned with Directors and Heads/Managers.
-Arranging for the necessary periodic reporting to Heads/Managers.

Continuous Improvement:
-Applying Corporate procedures aimed to guarantee common processes crossover the RINA Group companies and countries, improving the internal standardization, communication, management and company integrations.

Risk Mitigation:
-Highlighting and sharing information that can mitigate potential risks associated with contracts and suppliers, such as financial instability, non-performance, capabilities, non-compliance, or ethical concerns.

Compliance:
-Ensuring that contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards;
-Supporting audits as needed to verify supplier compliance.

Education

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Chain management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Supply Chain software.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in Supply Chain activities is a plus.
 

Competencies