Overview
Mission: Lead the procurement and purchasing team, ensuring the efficient management of sourcing and acquisition processes; align procurement strategies with the company’s objectives while promoting cost optimization, compliance, and lead the technological and process restructuring of the department; will report to the Finance Director.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the procurement and purchasing team, fostering professional growth and development.
- Develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies with both local and international suppliers.
- Analyze and optimize procurement and purchasing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships and contracts, aiming for sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate closely with other departments (project management and accounting) to align procurement with business needs.
- Work closely with internal clients to ensure effective communication and proactively identify opportunities for improvement or added value.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and team development abilities.
- Strategic and analytical mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to drive change and innovation.
- Organizational agility and ability to manage priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Fluent in English (mandatory).
- Experience in process improvement and implementation of digital tools/systems in procurement/purchase processes.