Supply Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: To direct and manage procurement requirements through liaison with new and existing suppliers and internal Project Execution, Proposal teams, and Project Coordination teams. To ensure that materials, equipment and services are sourced according to specification, within budget and to agreed timescales. You will report to the Thermal Supply Manager Europe. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to: Provide functional support in purchasing of services and goods as specified by the Project Execution Team and support and obtain quotes for the Proposal teams. Analyze and compare suppliers’ quotation both technically and commercially and provide recommendations accordingly Liaise with product management, marketing, functional leaders for new developments/products and organize training with suppliers base on this information Contract formulation and agreeing terms and conditions with vendor base Implementing procurement strategy towards suppliers and towards Procurement Categories Drive and comply with projects processes and procedures Vendor set up and establishment Local procurement responsibilities Third party suppliers approval Deal with Quality Insurance / Quality Controls problems and issues Liaison with IMEX team for shipping Liaison with PROJECT ADMINISTRATION team for shipping / export / transport in  support of project execution Liaison with PRODUCT MANAGEMENT team for Value Analysis / Value Engineering on products. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical preferred); Master degree is a plus. IT skills: Experienced user of MS Office Languages: Fluent in English and Italian Experience: at least 2-5 years of practical experience in procuring services as well as technical goods within a project oriented environment, preferable with an E&I and/or petrochemical background Knowledge of supply chain processes Team work in a multicultural / multinational environment Prepared to travel within Europe occasionally Experienced in prequalification of vendors, soliciting bids, evaluating offers, placing orders and expediting the delivery of goods and services Experience in projects execution Previous experience in preparing commercial bid analysis, working closely with engineering departments in the completion of the bid analysis SKILLS AND MINDSET: Project Scoping Communication skills – Presentation Technical skills Sourcing analysis Financial skills – cost analysis Relationship management skills – Ethics – Conflict resolution – Creative problem solving OTHER INFORMATION: This position will be located at Milan (Italy) in a global oriented environment. This is a full-time position with a competitive package and an excellent environment to work, learn & live.