Junior Buyer

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City: Genova

Location: Genova, IT, 16128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Italy Supply Chain

Level of experience: Junior

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

As a Junior Buyer, you will have a key role in supporting the Supply Chain team in ensuring smooth operations and strategic procurement processes. Your work will involve conducting supplier research, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve supply chain excellence.

• Support Supply Chain Strategy Implementation: Ensure the smooth implementation of the supply chain strategy by adhering to guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Vendor Management: Maintain accurate Vendor Lists with detailed supplier information to facilitate efficient decision-making.
• Performance Management: Develop and maintain performance scorecards and risk passports for suppliers to monitor and enhance supplier performance.
• Risk Monitoring: Regularly assess and monitor supplier risks to mitigate potential issues and ensure continuity of supplies.
• Supplier Performance Evaluation: Evaluate supplier performance and compliance while fostering strong partnerships with key suppliers.
• Bid Management: Manage the RFQ and bid evaluation process to drive competitive pricing and quality in procurement.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze supply chain data to generate insightful reports and support data-driven decision-making.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Evaluate supplier capabilities and maintain strategic relationships to optimize procurement processes.
• Technical and Tender Support: Collaborate with technical teams and provide support during tender processes to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Target Setting: Define target prices and communicate commercial conditions to vendors to align procurement objectives.

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

• 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, with an understanding of supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in Supply Chain activities is advantageous.
• Fluency in Italian and English is required.

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.

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.