Procurement Specialist | Bidding & Project Start-up

Webuild is a global construction player specialized in building large works and complex infrastructure for the sustainable mobility, hydroelectric energy, water, green buildings and the tunnelling sectors.
Webuild is the expression of 120 years of engineering experience applied in 50 countries, in five continents, thanks to the talent of 91,000 people from over 120 nationalities. With a total backlog reaching €65 billion (Consolidated Financial Results at June 30, 2024), Webuild is a group guided by the passion for building and the pursuit of excellence, which renewed its commitment to building a sustainable future by applying its know-how to build innovative and valuable works.
 

Procurement Specialist | Bidding & Project Start-up

Webuild is looking for a Bidding Support & Project Start up Specialist for its Milan office to join the Global Supply Chain Department.

Key responsibilities:

Offer Study Phase:

• Identify, under the supervision of the Head of Bidding Support & Project Start-up, suppliers and contractors to be involved in market analyses required to define offer estimates, in alignment with the Vendor strategy;
• Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs) in coordination with Technical, Regional Procurement, and Global Commodity teams;
• Support the Head of Bidding Support & Project Start-up in defining, negotiating, and managing pre-bid agreements with strategic suppliers, partners e relevant stakeholders
• Analyze and evaluate supplier offers, coordinate technical reviews, and prepare summary tables and recommendations for management approval.

 Operational Unit Start-up Phase:

• Support the preparation of procurement budgets and the offer reorder process, coordinating with Regional Procurement Managers, and Global Commodity Managers to verify and update procurement cost assumptions and awarding/subcontracting strategies;
• Define supplier lists in agreement with Regional Procurement Managers, Global Commodity Managers, and Vendor Management;
• Lead initial commercial and contractual negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and lead-time targets;
• Draft contractual terms and purchase order conditions in coordination with Legal, Contract, and Project teams.

Key skills and qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in multinational contexts;
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Economics;
• Expertise in market analysis, benchmarking, negotiation, supplier management, and cost driver analysis;
• Knowledge of contractual matters and civil engineering fundamentals;
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP MM, and Business Intelligence tools;
• Fluent in English.

Soft skills:

• Strong organizational abilities;
• Result-oriented mindset;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Availability to travel to sites and joint ventures.

Webuild is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications for vacant positions will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or beliefs.