Sourcing Tender Buyer

You will be part of the Transit Services WEMEA Sourcing organization, working with PL Managers, S&T Managers, KAM, Commodity Managers, and Site Sourcing Teams. You will report to the Transit Services Sourcing Director WEMEA and work closely with the Sourcing Tender Coordinator.

How you will make a difference

As a Sourcing Tender Buyer you will be responsible for managing tenders in line with the requirements of the Sales function. You will prepare and communicate cost inputs (External Suppliers, Direct Labour, Sister Companies) to support FCA creation, clearly outlining assumptions and risks (e.g. obsolescence, competition) to enable Go/No-Go decisions. You will use BL/BL provided by Commodity Managers where possible, support Site Sourcing during execution when needed, and ensure proper documentation and handover of tender data. You will also identify risks and cost‑saving opportunities during the tender phase.

Typical day

• Manage tenders in terms of timeline and quality
• Prepare and communicate cost breakdowns for FCA
• Identify and communicate assumptions and risks
• Apply BL/BL guidelines from Commodity Managers
• Store and maintain tender documentation (quotes, BOM, assumptions)
• Support Site Sourcing on the execution of the tender
• Identify and track risks and cost‑saving opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in similar role in a matrix multinational company (rail industry experience is considered an asset)
• Professional knowledge of MS Office
• Professional English and Italian proficiency
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand industrial manufacturing processes
• Ability to read contracts and tender specifications
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills
• Ability to travel occasionally in Italy

Benefits

• Smart working: 2 days per week
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Benefits, including: flexible work hours, canteen, welfare platform, non‑work related accident insurance, tax assistance and electric car charging station

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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