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HHLA
Operative Buyer (Expansion Project)
Trieste
August 7, 2024
Trieste, Via degli Alti Forni SNC
HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.
Other
HHLA PLT Italy is a multipurpose maritime terminal started in 2021, located in the middle of the fast-growing North Adriatic market. Here, the Expansion Project Team, carried out by the company Logistica Giuliana, is planning and executing a game changer phased project aiming to integrate the current facility into a fully automated state-of-the-art container terminal, making use of the most advanced technologies and expertise.
The Operative Buyer is responsible for the spend management for the Expansion Project of HHLA PLT Italy (Logistica Giuliana) and owns the commercial and business relationship with a global/regional supply base in close alignment with HHLA Central Procurement.
The Operative Buyer will follow the strategic directive from HHLA Central Procurement.
This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional capable of managing the procurement process from identifying requirements to final delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
The Operative Buyer is responsible for setting up procurement activities, procedures and processes and leveraging key partnerships to drive TCO, high quality standards and cost savings. He/she will also establish and lead cross-functional efforts with internal stakeholders, to identify, engage and enable the best partners.
The Operative Buyer is responsible for the spend management for the Expansion Project of HHLA PLT Italy (Logistica Giuliana) and owns the commercial and business relationship with a global/regional supply base in close alignment with HHLA Central Procurement.
The Operative Buyer will follow the strategic directive from HHLA Central Procurement.
This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional capable of managing the procurement process from identifying requirements to final delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
The Operative Buyer is responsible for setting up procurement activities, procedures and processes and leveraging key partnerships to drive TCO, high quality standards and cost savings. He/she will also establish and lead cross-functional efforts with internal stakeholders, to identify, engage and enable the best partners.
What you can expect
- Prepare and issue requests for quotations, requests for proposals, and purchase orders.
- Identify and engage the partners to enable best-in-class quality, delivery, and cost and that align with the project timelines and budgets.
- Negotiate commercial agreements to meet both technical, operational, and commercial requirements, including after-sales services.
- Manage contract manufacturers, including traceability and spare parts to ensure continuous operations supply optimization.
- Ensure compliance with HHLA’s business principles, policies, standards and procurement policy, supplier code and best practices as well as Italian and
- European rules and regulations.
- Maintain appropriate documentation for audit and control procedures, in addition to timely and accurately, update purchasing records and data.
- Diversify commodity spend that result in a more balanced distribution between suppliers.
- Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, status updates, and performance metrics for project management and stakeholders.
- Ensure effective contract management follow up activities are in place.
What you bring to the table
- University degree level education or equivalent in Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
- Experience in supplier evaluation and selection, TCO, cost models, contract negotiation, and supply base management.
- Experience in project management and working with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated successful use of risk management, responsible sourcing, contract management and supplier relation management.
- Negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent command in spoken and written English, Italian is a plus.
- The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach and be motivated by the opportunity to set up, develop and manage procurement activities in an international environment.
We encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories under Law 68/99, including individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.
As an international logistics company with its roots in Hamburg, HHLA stands for cosmopolitanism and tolerance. We are convinced of the advantages of different perspectives, experiences and competences. Our aim is to create a working environment in which humanity, mutual respect and appreciation are the basis for the actions of all employees.
If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT (Logistica Giuliana) together with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.
If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT (Logistica Giuliana) together with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.
Your contact
HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.HR Management
Giulia Sant
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