BUYER

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 of 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 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 constraints MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and others' 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 with the Italian Law n. 68/99. #J-18808-Ljbffr