Tunisia Buyer

Posting Date: 2 Oct 2024

City: Tunis

Location:

Tunis, TN

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: International Supply Chain

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Tunisia Buyer to join its office in Tunisia within the International Supply Chain Division.

Mission

The Buyer 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 involves supporting business processes from BID stages through project implementation. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Supply Chain, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration Finance Management

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

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.

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