We’ve been experts in water and waste management for 160 years. We operate on 5 continents, on which SUEZ harnesses all its desire for innovation to achieve a smart and sustainable management of resources throughout the world. Our company works with its customers to restore and conserve the planet's fundamental elements that are water, air, and soil.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Role and Responsibilities:
• May lead multi-vendor projects including negotiating and preparing Purchase Orders (PO), contracts, budgets, and related documents for participation in EPC Project.
• Responsible for establishing purchasing procedures required to fulfill the procurement and the supply of required equipment and services.
• Serve as the point of contact between suppliers and Suez Italy.
• Negotiates PO and contracts according to budget and timeframe requests.
• Point person for the solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs).
• Create and execute Purchase Orders in SAP consistent with Company standards.
• Price and cost analysis of Offers and relevant negotiation of proposals; fact finding in RFIs.
• Administer contracts and ensure on-time delivery in accordance with program requirements.
• Reviews contracts for completeness, accuracy and ensures that corrections are appropriately made and documented.
• Generates amended contract and/or budget documents as necessary, preparing contract management documentation for projects, and streamlining the contract/proposal or internal processes; initiates and introduces creative ideas and solutions.
• Identifies possible contract or process operational risk and proactively works within the team to provide solutions. Establishes strong working relationships with internal project teams. Escalates deviations to Procurement Manager and/or Legal Department.
• Serves as key communication liaison between site contracts staff and internal and external customers. Provides functional guidance and keeps internal and external teams aware of all contract statuses or pending issues. Prepares correspondence as necessary.
• Reviews and complies with Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions in a timely manner, keeps training records updated accordingly and ensures timesheet compliance.
• Other Duties as Assigned.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
General requirement:
Suez Italy is looking for a Procurement Specialist to assist in ensuring all tasks between Suez Italy and its Suppliers are negotiated, created, and managed effectively and efficiently. Will work closely with the Procurement Manager, Project Manager, and Engineering Department to secure all equipment necessary to the EPC Projects assigned to the Business Unit.
• 5 years of experience in buyer or procurement role (Mandatory); preferably within International Organization.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or equivalent. Advanced degree preferred.
Languages required:
• Italian mother tongue (Preferred) and proficient English (Mandatory).
Required Skills:
• Experience with SAP (Mandatory) and Pyramid (Preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Moderate contracts management experience that includes experience in subcontracts negotiation.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain principles and custom clearance.
Required behavior Skills:
• Good vendor management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects.
• Customer focused and ability to manage challenging priorities and to remain flexible and adaptable in stressful situations.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude towards work, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Demonstrate an ability to provide quality feedback and guidance to peers.
• Understands the business and acts as a support and improvement engine.
• Understands corporate values and makes them his own.
SUEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at SUEZ is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Suez does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
BU: Differentiation Unit - Engineering & Construction
CATEGORY: Skilled Employees
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