Industrial Procurement Specialist

Tenova, a Techint Group company, is a worldwide partner for sustainable, innovative and reliable solutions in the metals and - through the well-known TAKRAF and DELKOR brands - in the mining industries. Tenova leverages a workforce of over 2,200 forward-thinking professionals located in 19 countries across 5 continents, who design technologies and develop services that help companies reduce costs, save energy, limit environmental impact and improve working conditions

**Industrial Procurement Specialist**

(Ref.TN/IPS-23)

**_People and Passion are the greatest factors among our Company. If you share it, JOIN US_**

We are looking for a **Professional** willing to join our **Supply Chain Team**, with a motivation to work within an **international **and **challenging environment**. You will be part of the **Procurement Department** and you will coordinate the activities related to the management of supply orders and the monitoring of **international suppliers**.

**You** **will carry on the following activities**:

- Contribute to draft the project Vendor List agreed upon with the Project Manager and Local Procurement Manager;
- Receive the Purchase Request with Drawings/DB/Technical Specifications and analyze the technical contents;
- Analyze the material/activity to buy in alignment to the Procurement Plan and the contract terms;
- Select Suppliers to be involved through the contract Vendor List, the suggestions of the Project Manager also adding any other Qualified Suppliers;
- Receive offers from Suppliers verifying that they are in compliance with the requirements established in the Offer Request, interacting with Suppliers and involving the Technical Department;
- Request to the suppliers to quote alternative technical solutions whenever possible;
- Prepare the order, following Company procedures and including all clauses necessary to minimize risks for the Company;
- Handle the receipt of the approval of the order;
- Deal with the claims from and to Suppliers in compliance with the instructions received from the Local Procurement Director and from the PM;
- Prepare the preliminary tabulation, regardless of the technical analysis outcome, evaluating the right price and comparing the actual prices with the cost estimate data and historical data;
- Invite the selected Suppliers to negotiate and drafts the negotiation report.

**Required profile**:

- Degree in **Engineering** or equivalent through experience;
- Proven experience as Buyer in the Engineering or Industrial sector;
- Ability to conduct market analysis collecting information on suppliers, markets and pricing analysis;
- Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP;
- Reliability, accuracy and passion for details are required;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good understanding of dynamic and challenging environments;
- Good organization skills and time management, as well as excellent relational skills and team working capabilities, flexibility and result orientation complete the ideal profile;
- Good Knowledge of English (writing and speaking) is mandatory;
- Knowledge of German is an added value;
- Willingness to travel.

**Workplace: Castellanza (Va)