We urgently need to fill this position due to an increase in projects and the current workload being too heavy for the existing team, making it difficult to manage peak periods. We need a new team member who can quickly adapt, understand the technical products (motors, steel structures), and efficiently handle the workload. Our partner is a trailblazer in the world of air-cooled condensers and air coolers, with installations spanning the globe. Their impressive lineup of dry cooling solutions, protected by a slew of international patents, is the secret sauce to their success. Thanks to their own state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, you can count on top-notch quality. With offices in every corner of the world and their headquarters in Europe, they're always just around the corner, passionately pushing the envelope to develop cutting-edge technologies that cater to the booming global demand for electricity and sustainable energy.We are seeking a highly technical Buyer with 5-10 years of experience in industrial purchasing, preferably with an engineering background, for a mission of 6 months.
This role involves continuous improvement activities and requires the capability to purchase technical parts and challenge suppliers effectively. The Buyer will handle a variety of categories (e.g., motors) and manage multiple projects simultaneously (5-6 projects). Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Requests for Proposals (RFP) and defining project characteristics in collaboration with the manager.
- Developing a list of qualified suppliers and overseeing technical purchase specifications created by engineers.
- Analysing technical aspects of equipment, the majority of which is non-standard, ensuring technical validation by engineers.
- Negotiating budgets and handling e-bid processes.