Technical Buyer

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Job description
Part of the Carmeuse Europe Purchasing Team and reporting directly to the Area Purchasing Manager for Italy, the Technical Buyer manages the following categories for the Italian perimeter:
• local CAPEX
• mobile equipment
• quarry contractors
• general maintenance services. Main missions will be:
• Execute the purchasing strategy for the assigned categories and lead sourcing from requisition to contract
• Receive and review Scopes of Work and specifications from operations, maintenance and engineering, challenge them when seen fit, and propose technical and commercial alternatives
• Manage local CAPEX purchases linked to industrial projects, working directly with project leaders, process engineers, EIA engineers and legal to ensure suppliers understand company requirements and deliver as needed
• Manage the mobile equipment category, balancing availability, safety, operating cost and life-cycle cost
• Manage quarry contractors including tendering, contract set-up, rates follow-up and contractor performance and compliance review together with operations and HSE
• Manage general maintenance services through framework agreements securing response time, quality and cost
• Develop and manage the local supplier panel: prospecting, qualification and supplier audits (general impression of the supplier's workshop or production facilities, equipment condition, operating and information procedures, quality management, delivery reliability, employee qualification), performance follow-up and quick, reliable resolution of supplier issues
• Contracting:



contract draft preparation, securing internal contract review and approval by all relevant stakeholders according to Carmeuse Grant of Authorities (including legal check), contract signing and distribution to the respective stakeholders
• Manage SAP purchase requisitions and orders and any other P2P action linked to his/her scope
• Obtain market and hard savings according to Carmeuse goals, report savings, savings pipeline and risks to the Area Purchasing Manager, and execute tasks in a timely manner according to the site and project schedules
• Contribute to European category management initiatives (punctual missions at European level may be required), and improve and share purchasing best practices across the areas
• Visit the Italian sites on a regular basis (around 20% of travel) Requirements and Skills needed
• Minimum a degree in purchasing or engineering. A technical background is a plus
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar function, in industrial or technical purchasing (CAPEX, services, contractors)
• Experience in a heavy industry environment (lime, cement, glass, steel, mining, chemicals) is a plus,



as well as a good understanding of the technical aspects and manufacturing process of such an industry
• Knowledge in negotiation and contract management
• Full professional proficiency in Italian and in English is required
• Computer skills required (Excel, PowerPoint; SAP knowledge is a plus)
• Ability to travel within Italy according to needs (around 20%)
• Strong coordination and cooperation skills and a proactive approach
• Adaptability, accountability, and results-driven approach
• Teamwork, communication skills and integrity

About Us
Unicalce, now part of the Carmeuse group, is the leading Italian producer of calcium and dolomitic lime and derivatives. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Lecco, the company operates 11 production plants across the whole country for a production capacity of 2 million tonnes per year, together with its Premier line of premixed materials produced on 4 sites, and employs around 460 people. Its lime-based products and solutions serve the steel, environmental, energy, manufacturing and construction sectors. As part of the Carmeuse group, Unicalce combines its strong Italian industrial footprint with the resources, standards and purchasing organization of an international lime producer. Unicalce is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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