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Hiab is seeking an experienced procurement leader to secure materials for global production and manage direct/indirect categories linked to operations. You will bridge operations and sourcing, resolve delivery escalations, and drive strategic supplier relationships across sites.
You will coach and develop the procurement team, implement efficient purchasing workflows, and collaborate with Global Sourcing to ensure continuity of supply and improvements in service levels.
Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.
Securing the supply of materials for volume production, all direct categories, and specified indirect categories linked to the operations function.
Acting as the link between operations and category sourcing functions, ensuring that operations are able to run with maximum efficiency whilst the category remains focused on long-term strategic objectives.
Responsible for timely resolution of operational supply escalations (Delivery)
Accountable for creating, developing, and executing procurement activities
coaching AND developing (skills and processes and procedures) within the procurement team.
In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for bringing transparency and efficiency to our purchasing processes, and implementing a strategic relationship with your stakeholders.
coaching the teams to develop an highly effective and performing team
Create processes and procedures to avoid and resolve bottlenecks in supplier management,
Identifying, developing, and executing procurement activities to ensure an early focus on service, capacity, supplier consolidation, and pipeline to secure continuity of supply and emerging business needs.
Operational responsibility for local suppliers.
Close cooperation with supply planning to support capacity planning and scalability / flexibility planning via development of Logistics agreements
Developing forecasting tools for suppliers and processes to support the operations and supply planning teams.
Contract negotiation including payment term, quality/warranty/logistics annexes and raw material indices within Cargotec contracting framework for supplier site sourcing
In conjunction with Category Sourcing and Supplier Development, generating supplier risk mitigation programs to ensure minimized disruption for the business line.
Providing support to elevate, drive recovery plans, and resolve supplier quality and delivery issues using root cause analysis tools and methodologies.
Strong interface with Global Sourcing.
At least 8 years of relevant global industrial experience.
Minimum 3/5 years relevant work experience in procurement roles in an international and multi-site company
Experience in working with large suppliers with global multi-site footprint and managing supplier relations and negotiations.
Experience in using ERP systems (Preferably LN.10)
Experience in complex steel assemblies / hydraulic systems / electrical & electronics preferred
Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
Structuring and standardizing the purchasing workflow,
Team coaching and development:
leading/influencing without hierarchical relations: Excellent communication, cooperation, and influencing skills when working with different senior-level roles internally. and externally with different suppliers
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a firm, professional approach to conflict resolution.
Strong drive for operational sourcing and procurement
Continuous improvement mindset with a business-driven and fact-based approach.
Excellent knowledge in sourcing methods; supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, analytical skills and legal/contractual knowledge.
Continuous improvement mindset with a business-driven and fact based approach towards suppliers with a focus on building long-term relationships.
English proficiency (B2 and above).
As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.
Salary: € 50k – € 65k Gross Annual Salary (RAL), based on experience
Note: The final offer within this range will be determined exclusively by objective, gender-neutral criteria, such as the candidate's specific skills, professional experience, and technical competencies demonstrated during the interview process.
We Are HiabHiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.