Bidding Support & Project Start Up Specialist
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For a client in the construction sector, we are seeking a Bidding Support & Project Start Up Specialist.
Responsibilities include:
During the bid-study phase:
* Identify vendors and subcontractors to engage in the market analyses needed to define the bid quotations, coherently with the company's procurement strategy.
* Manage requests for quotations (RFQ) for specific projects, in coordination with the Technical Department, the Regional Supply Chain Managers and the Global Commodity Managers for the specific commodity classes.
* Negotiate and manage pre-bid agreements and/or strategic vendor contracts, together with the Bidding Support Managers, Regional Supply chain Manager and the Global Commodity Managers.
* Analyze, compare and assess bids received from vendors, guaranteeing that they are technically assessed by the Technical Department, while also preparing the summary tables of the final bids and, of the recommendation, guaranteeing that they are approved and filed according to set procedures.
* Ensure constant interface with respective HQ Bidding Support managers, providing updates on the bidding procurement process and ensuring the proper application of Group procedures and best practices.
During the start-up phase of Operational Units:
* Contribute and support the Bidding Support Manager with the preparation of the procurement budgets and of the bid reorganization process, guaranteeing, while coordinating with the Area Cost Control, the AFC Directors, the Regional Supply chain managers and the Commodity Managers, verification and updating of procurement cost hypothesis and entrusting/subcontracting strategies.
* Draft the preliminary procurement plan according to the project's production plan, in agreement with the Project Manager and the Regional Supply chain manager.
* Define the supplier list within the Vendor list, with the Regional Supply chain Managers, the Global Commodity Managers and with the Head of Vendor Management.
* Manage initial contractual and commercial negotiating activities, to pursue economical solutions, synergy, quality excellence and lead time optimization.
* Draw up contractual and purchase order terms and conditions, supported by the Legal Department and Contract Department, while coordinating with the persons responsible for the Operational Units.
* Guarantee that orders are issued correctly, and that goods and services are promptly procured, in compliance with the required specifications.
* Guarantee the respect and the correct implementation of the procedures of HQ Supply Chain Department.
* Support any worksite activities that involve the supply chain.
Requirements:
* Fluent French (knowledge of a second language such as English or Italian is a plus).
* 10 years of experience in Supply chain and Procurement Departments in multinational contexts with consolidated knowledge of the Swiss Romande market.
* MsC in Engineering and Civil Engineering skills.
* Negotiation techniques and strategies.
* Capable of carrying out prime cost driver value analyses.
* Excellent use of MS Office; SAP MM, Business Intelligence Software.
* Available to travel and stay at worksites and joint venture sites.
The following skills complete the profile:
* Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
* Results-oriented.
* Excellent communication and relational skills.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Civil Engineering, Construction, and Building Construction
Location: Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland.
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