Buyer, Engineering

Job Description

The primary function of this position is to manage the timely and cost-effective procurement of capital materials, services and utilities (electricity and gas) for US and Mexico and requisite contracts and agreements to support Brembo’s project/production activities. These activities include but are not limited to assisting and supporting with oversight the strategic procurement process, execution of regional and/or local agreements, negotiations, supplier selection/development and contract management.

The Capex & Utility Buyer will also coordinate activities, with Central Purchasing, Logistics, Plant Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Accounting personnel to meet supply and demand goals.

• Lead the identification of suppliers for equipment, services and utilities, including Best Cost Country suppliers, in conjunction with the Global Commodity Manager and internal Customers.
• Follow the Suppliers pre-qualification process.
• Assist in determining need for Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) prior to, or with, bid packages as appropriate.
• Assist in development of a negotiation strategy in close alignment with the Global Commodity Manager.
• Assemble bid packages, including complete specifications, contract templates & safety documentation in conjunction with Internal Customers and execute the RFQ process.
• Support the review of bid packages within a Sourcing Committee with key stakeholders, prior to awarding the contract.
• Support to identify and execute TCO analysis for Goods and/or Services and determine cost drivers for input into TCO Models.

• Previous experience in the role (at least 5 years)
• Understanding of main legal concepts included in purchase contracts for capital goods & services
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Civil Construction or related degree program
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
• High motivation
• Exposure to competitive bidding and contracting
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to:
  • Engage, communicate & influence project stakeholders
  • Establish trust & credibility with other functional stakeholders
• Exposure to project management practices.
• Working experience in complex, multinational organization
• IT skills (basic MS packages)