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Veolia is a leading partner in Italy for public and private clients in the decarbonization process through integrated energy efficiency interventions, local production of renewable energies, water resource management, and special waste management.

Veolia's strength lies in technological innovation, 360° sustainability, the know how of a player active in the market for almost a century, but above all in its resources, a team of 3500 people who integrate consolidated expertise in the energy field with the potential of new digital tools and AI technologies.

The proximity to the client and the historical widespread presence on the Italian territory - 130 offices and outposts - combined with the strong international component represent the dual soul of Veolia. The Group supports its 1,850 clients in the management and optimization of essential services: among the buildings managed, over 3,000 are healthcare facilities throughout Italy, covering about 25% of the country's hospital beds.

Thanks to its financial solidity and multidisciplinary skills, Veolia is also able to finance and customize public works useful to the community through Public Private Partnership initiatives. The numerous certifications and competencies attested by SOA, in general and specialist categories, ensure absolute and constant compliance with all regulations in the field, confirming the professionalism of the company that develops solid and transparent relationships with all Partners who share the same ethical values.

At the national level, Veolia is among the first companies to have obtained the UNI ISO 56002 certification on the innovation management system by the Bureau Veritas entity for the ability to operate in an innovative way, not only at a technological level, but also strategically and process-wise, developing partnerships with Universities, start-ups, and technological excellence entrepreneurial realities. The digital is an integral part of the offers, with the Hubgrade suite of solutions for decarbonization, which include advanced monitoring, optimization, and integration systems, among which Green Path, which allows defining decarbonization paths, the building energy optimizer, which uses AI algorithms to optimize consumption related to building climatization, and Flexcity, which allows valuing the flexibility of electrical plants on the market of dispatch services.

The candidate will be inserted into the Purchasing function of UdB Nord Est, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, and will be responsible for:

• Ensuring, in compliance with company procedures, the correct management of the entire negotiation process;
• Providing support to Operations and to territorial and central commercial structures in achieving competitiveness, quality, and timeliness objectives of offers for the acquisition of new contracts and concessions;
• Supporting in the offer/response phase to public tenders and private market tenders, in the analyses and estimates of purchase costs of materials, services, and works;
• Supporting the Purchasing Manager in vendor management activities: identification of potential suppliers, of local and national interest, collaborating in the qualification process (reference checks, document verification, audits);
• Collaborating in vendor rating activities;
• Supporting other phases of the Passive Cycle with particular reference to the management of supplier payments;
• Promoting and facilitating the culture of continuous improvement of processes and operational practices.

• Diploma / Master's degree in technical/economic disciplines;
• Knowledge of subcontracting contractuality and the Public Procurement Code, as well as the technical and production characteristics of the supplies and services to be dealt with, will constitute a preferred title;
• At least 5 years of previous experience in a similar role gained in related business contexts or medium/large companies operating in the sector;
• Passion for the energy world and procurement;

• Excellent relational skills and predisposition to teamwork;
• Excellent dialectical, relational, communication, and negotiation skills with different interlocutors (public and private);
• High flexibility and ability to face a varied work environment;
• Precision, goal orientation, and organizational autonomy;
• Dynamism and initiative spirit.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Veolia is strongly committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and guarantees an equal evaluation of all applications, without any form of discrimination.