Proposal & Strategic Procurement Engineer Job at Product Life Group (Florence)

Strategic Buyer for Flying Procurement

The Strategic Buyer for Flying Procurement (South East Asia) is responsible, wit...

Location

Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Qualification in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management
8 to 10 years of experience in the procurement field, preferably in the aviation industry
Professional level of English required
Solid procurement processes knowledge and financial acumen
Strong negotiation, coaching, communication and presentation skills
Rigor, problem solving and analytical skills
Strategic thinking and risk management
Experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a global environment
Travel Required: 30% Domestic and International

Job Responsibility

Regional Supply Chain Mapping: Systematically map and maintain a detailed view of all existing aerospace supply chain activities and industrial capabilities across the respective Country/Subregion
Opportunity and Project Scouting: Proactively identify and assess further industrial capabilities, potential new suppliers, innovation projects, and technical initiatives within the region to support future competitiveness and presence
Sourcing Profile Generation: Generate comprehensive, synthetic Country Sourcing Profiles for each major territory, detailing supply base maturity, cost drivers, regulatory and political environment, and strategic alignment potential
RFI/RFP Facilitation: Map the major current and potential Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities relevant to the region to ensure regional industrial capabilities are properly considered by central teams
Risk Management: Conduct local supply risk assessments (e.g., political, logistical, quality, financial) specific to the South East Asia region
Internal Stakeholder Management: Act as the procurement representative and advocate for the supplier base, ensuring internal teams understand supplier capabilities, constraints, and contractual obligations
IC&O Support: Serve as the procurement focal point for the International Cooperation and Offset (IC&O) team in the sub-region
Organise Commodity Visits: Plan and coordinate all logistical and content-related aspects for visits by central Procurement commodity teams to the region
Long-Term Development Strategy: Put in place a development and sustainability strategy for the regional supply chain in close alignment with central Procurement commodities
Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key regional suppliers, acting as the primary commercial point of contact

Fulltime

New

Site Procurement Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. W...

Location

United States , Indianapolis

Salary:

116900.00 - 203600.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations OR equivalent experience
Background Check Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Processes, maintains, and executes material management for construction projects performing purchasing responsibilities, ensuring continuity of supply and/or services
Integrates business specifications into request for information (RFI) and/or request for proposal (RFP) processes, manages supplier evaluation frameworks, and partners with suppliers to drive innovation and execution improvement
Supports contract and price negotiation activities and ensures alignment with cross-functional teams
Applies end-to-end understanding of procurement processes to drive business impact and leads decision-making around workstream processes
Ensures adherence to policy and collaborates with senior stakeholders to drive consistency across supply chain requests
Manages procurement execution while ensuring procedural compliance
Monitors the impact of complex change orders and drives supplier and contractor performance management
Manages supplier activity and external stakeholders to improve supplier performance
Ensures adherence to policy, educates stakeholders and suppliers on policy compliance, and contributes to the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues
Ensures consistency, timeliness, quality, and accuracy of deliverables

What we offer

Relocation support
Benefits and other compensation

Fulltime

New

Key Account Manager (Consultants, Tender Projects & Hotels)

Unox, market leader in the production of high-end ovens, certified as Great Plac...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

Not provided

UNOX

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering/Economics
Proven experience in key account management, project sales and/or tender-based sales, with a demonstrable record of developing and closing significant, multi-stakeholder opportunities
Extensive knowledge of the kitchen-consultant landscape across the GCC, supported by established and active relationships with leading consultants in the region
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at consultant, technical, procurement and senior-management levels
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and coordinate effectively across a multicultural, multi-layered international organisation
Strategic thinking combined with strong execution, attention to detail, personal accountability and a consistent focus on results
Availability for extensive travel across the GCC and wider region, potentially 70% or more depending on business requirements
Senior (5-10 years)

Job Responsibility

Build, maintain and expand strong professional relationships with kitchen consultants, hotel owners and operators, developers, procurement teams, F&B leaders, engineering and technical teams, contractors, kitchen houses and other project stakeholders across the GCC
Manage the complete project sales cycle from concept, design and product specification through demonstrations, tender preparation, quotation, value engineering, commercial negotiation, order placement and sales closure
Develop strategic account plans for selected hotel groups, owners, operators and project stakeholders, with clear revenue targets, relationship objectives and opportunity pipelines
Provide accurate monthly sales forecasts and pipeline reviews to support production planning, resource allocation and business decision-making
Coordinate closely with Corporate Chefs, Service, Operations, Marketing, Finance, regional management and the Head Office in Italy to deliver demonstrations, technical support, proposals and successful project execution
Represent Unox professionally at consultant meetings, hotel-group reviews, project presentations, trade fairs, industry events and relevant networking activities.

What we offer

Flexible Working Hours
Work-Life balance initiatives
Paid time off & overtime
Personal and family welfare
Mentorship & coaching
Career growth & training programs
Diversity & inclusion policies
Company car & transportation benefits
International mobility & relocation support
Team building activities

Fulltime

New

Npi Purchasing Intern

Thélios S.p.A., a company of the LVMH Group, is looking for a dynamic, motivated...

Location

Italy , Longarone

Salary:

Not provided

Thelios SpA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field
Strong interest in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, particularly within NPI
Proactive, curious, and with a strong aptitude for identifying and proposing solutions for continuous improvement and efficiency
Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken (Italian and English)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Responsibility

Support and collaborate on procurement activities for new projects, from concept to mass production, identifying and implementing opportunities for streamlined processes and greater efficiency
Assist R&D and Engineering teams in defining specifications for components and materials, always considering cost-effectiveness and process optimization
Contribute to the identification, evaluation, and selection of new suppliers, ensuring alignment with technical, quality, and cost requirements, with a particular emphasis on long-term efficiency gains
Participate in cost analysis for new components and materials, actively seeking and proposing opportunities for cost reduction, process simplification, and overall Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization
Acquire and apply comprehensive knowledge of production and technological processes related to new products to inform strategic purchasing decisions and contribute to process re-engineering efforts
Act as a key interface and support between the Procurement team and other involved departments (R&D, Engineering, Quality, Production) to foster collaborative approaches to process improvement

Fulltime

New

Bop Procurement Specialist

Location

Spain , Madrid

Salary:

Not provided

EDP

Expiration Date

June 23, 2026

Requirements

University Degree and Graduate Degree (includes Master or other graduate level degrees) - degree in Engineering or similar field (industrial, civil, electrical, mechanical, or similar)
Experience level: Between 1 and 3 years in technical purchases of civil and electrical works
Highly valued knowledge / previous experience of renewable energy projects , investment, Wind and Solar technology related purchasing for BOP-BOS
Proficiency with Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc)
Familiar with contractual negotiation and preparation processes
General knowledge of Supply Chain concepts
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and ability to manage databases will be valued
Fluent Spanish and English Level (Oral and Writing) is mandatory
General analytical and critical thinking
Proactively

Job Responsibility

Managing the relation with stakeholders to organize their portfolio of next projects to be build and consequently to be part of the procurement processes of the department
Leading the RFPs for the different countries of the Europe platform
Market scouting and market intelligence monitoring raw materials, products and services which impacts directly in the procurement processes
Deliver high level cost savings through negotiation and realization of cost reduction projects
Drive appropriate commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the lowest total cost of ownership that meets the business goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with cost & performance benchmarks in use
Carry out and lead RFI/RFP processes preparing the commercial specifications, communication with stakeholders, negotiations, assessments, and awarding, manage contract negotiations until closure
Commercial analysis giving support to the technical areas in offer analysis
Identify and implement significant cost savings opportunities
Identifies procurement risks, opportunities, and market forces to avoid potential damage/ exploit potential opportunities through risk and change management
Performs Supplier Management, in particular Supplier Development to obtain and develop the best suppliers and to ensure an optimum supply chain

What we offer

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

Fulltime

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New

Director of Supply Chain Management

X-Bow Systems is hiring a Director of Supply Chain Management (SCM) to lead SCM ...

Location

United States , Luling

Salary:

Not provided

X-Bow Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, SCM, or a related field. 10+ years progressive SCM experience in defense, aerospace, propulsion, energetics, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. 5+ years of experience as a people manager leading SCM teams at the senior manager or director level, with direct supervisory responsibility for a meaningful-sized (multi-level) organization rather than a small team of individual contributors. Strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence and build consensus with internal senior leadership and external stakeholders. Deep understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Certification in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPSM), a Master's degree in SCM, Operations, or Business Administration, knowledge of FAR/DFAR, and deep understanding of aerospace industry standards, such as AS9100, long-lead engineered components, and complex global logistics are all pluses.

Job Responsibility

Lead SCM for the entire X-Bow enterprise
Develop and drive a multi-year Procurement strategy roadmap focusing on cost savings, secondary sources of supply, and building strategic partnerships
Create value and drive margin through innovative cost savings initiatives
Lead the procurement team in achieving established cost savings goals, improving efficiencies, and ensuring quality and compliance
Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
Prepare weekly spend reporting and coordinate with accounting staff for timely vendor invoice payments
Communicate procurement strategies, performance, and cost-saving initiatives weekly to senior management and relevant stakeholders
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to optimize value and mitigate risks
Manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Opportunities for career growth and development

Fulltime

Senior IT Business Analyst

As a Senior IT Business Analyst, you'll lead and shape analysis on complex, high...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

Not provided

Admiral Group Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Substantial experience leading business analysis across large‑scale, complex IT and business change, including end‑to‑end technical delivery
Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and change delivery methodologies, with experience working across agile, waterfall and hybrid environments
Experience of business analysis across the delivery lifecycle and across various technology solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels across business and technical roles
Strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to challenge constructively
Proven ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements
Confident in leading workshops to elicit requirements, frame problem statements, guide decision‑making and present analysis with stakeholders at all levels
Proficient in creating detailed analysis documentation (e.g. Lean UX canvas, business case, BPMN process models, BRD’s, user stories, functional Specifications etc)
Experience supporting testing activities, including defining acceptance criteria, clarifying requirements, and reviewing test cases
Experience collaborating with Architecture, Developers, QA, Engineering and Delivery teams to support end‑to‑end delivery

Job Responsibility

Lead and shape analysis on complex, high-impact projects and programmes from pre-inception to successful delivery across the Strategic Change Portfolio and IT
Bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions through effective business analysis that adheres to best-practice and Admirals governance and change controls
Lead analysis at pre-inception to support the business assess their problem statements, opportunities and feasibility of new ideas to help support investment requests
Engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across business and technology to elicit, analyse, validate and manage business and technical requirements
Define project scope, deliverable and success criteria for technical and business change
Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements, user stories, use cases and functional specifications as appropriate
Track, monitor and report on analysis outcomes and agreed KPIs to ensure that project delivery their expected value and outcomes
Carry out BA activities across the delivery lifecycle, with the ability to select the most appropriate tool from our BA toolkit to execute
Build and maintain effective relationships with Architecture teams to determine optimal solution based on business need
Collaborate with Architecture and delivery teams to determine optimal solutions based on business needs

What we offer

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when joining, increasing up to 38 days (including bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
All colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service
Disability Confident Leader scheme

Fulltime

New

Business Development Director - Air Force Programs

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager s...

Location

United States , Chantilly

Salary:

Not provided

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS 16-18, MS 14+, PhD 10+
Possess and maintain a Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development or sales, with a focus on the defense industry and specifically within the Air Force domain
Proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth
Strong understanding of Air Force operations, procurement processes, and contracting mechanisms
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Job Responsibility

Identify and pursue business opportunities within the Air Force domain
Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and business objectives
Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the Air Force community
Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions
Organize and facilitate meetings for capability briefings and product demonstrations
Collaborate with internal teams to prepare presentations, proposals, and materials for client meetings
Ensure smooth coordination and communication between all parties involved in the meetings
Identify adjacent opportunities based on existing customer base and personal connections

Fulltime

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