Materials Buyer Senior

Location: Palermo

Senior Consultant presso Intermedia Selection srl
Tecnimont, MAIRE’s flagship company for Integrated E&C solutions with a presence in multiple countries, is an established powerhouse in the realm of innovative engineering and construction services, crafting the infrastructure for tomorrow's world.
Tecnimont is seeking Materials Buyer Senior to join our team in Catania.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing integrated solutions for complex plants designed to provide access to the latest technologies in our large-scale projects worldwide.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in reducing the carbon footprint of industrial operations, we encourage you to apply.
With a rich heritage of technological innovation and a forward-thinking approach, we lead the energy transition through engineering excellence, cutting‑edge technology and strong and dynamic execution capability.
To learn more about Tecnimont:
Tecnimont - Official Website | Tecnimont
The Recruitment process is managed by Key2

People, a partner of Tecnimont.
Mission
The Materials Buyer Senior supports all procurement activities related to proprietary and critical equipment/materials associated with the projects and products developed by the company, ensuring proper supplier management, commercial evaluation, negotiation support, and purchase order issuance in compliance with project requirements, company procedures, budget targets, and project schedules.
The role involves operating within an international and highly structured EPC environment, supporting both tendering and project execution phases through coordination with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams.
The candidate will operate within highly dynamic and demanding project environments, requiring a proactive attitude, strong ownership mindset, and the ability to effectively manage complexity and multiple stakeholders.
Main Activities & Responsibilities

Ensure that suppliers are properly qualified within the Group systems; if qualification activities require field visits, coordinate with the Inspection and Qualification department;
Prepare bidder lists according to project and product requirements;
Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for proprietary and critical equipment/materials, leveraging also e‑Procurement systems;
Receive suppliers’ offers and ensure proper tracking and archiving within Group systems;
Liaise with the technical departments of the involved Tecnimont companies to technically evaluate offers, according to the required level of detail and project dynamics;
Prepare and issue commercial evaluations to the MB Manager for strategic assessment and decision‑making;
Support Project Teams by highlighting the main reasons for eventual extra budgets and proposing mitigation actions;
Provide cost input for proprietary and critical equipment/materials cost models to support budgeting and internal benchmarking activities;
Manage operational relationships with suppliers and maintain effective communication with vendors throughout procurement activities;
Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers, when appropriate, in alignment with the MB Manager;
Assist the MB Manager in the customization of back‑to‑back contracts according to project, product, and supplier requirements;
Issue purchase orders in SAP once project numbers are available;
Issue purchase orders autonomously for products covered by framework agreements and approved price lists;
Gather and maintain relevant supplier data, including revenues, Group intake, delivery performance, and quality KPIs;
Support the MB Manager in interfacing with internal company functions, including Business Development, Engineering, Legal, and Project Control departments;
Assist in drafting recommendations for award, where required;
Support the handover of awarded contracts to post‑order functions;
Report regularly on procurement and buying activities;
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, methodologies, and procurement protocols;
Support and cooperate with the Project Procurement Manager / Coordinator during project execution in case of commercial issues with vendors, including claims, change order…