Romania Purchasing Manager
Core
Lead the country's Non-Related Materials (NRM) procurement team, driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) improvements to align with regional and global strategies.
Role type
Senior IC Procurement Manager (Country Lead)
Builds
Local sourcing projects, supplier contracts, and P2P process improvements for the country organization
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (cables/wires) + Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sourcing projects & contracts)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, team leadership, P2P process improvement, category management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, project management
Preferred skills
Master's degree, advanced Excel skills, technical requirement translation
Technologies
E-Source-to-Pay systems
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the NRM procurement team; Coordinate and monitor procurement spend across categories; Drive sourcing activities including RFx, tenders, and supplier selection; Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance; Translate global strategies into local initiatives; Support Regional Commodity Managers; Lead P2P improvement initiatives; Own procurement reporting and audit preparedness; Act as primary procurement contact for the local Management Team; Secure plant requirements through cross-functional collaboration; Drive value creation in cost, quality, and sustainability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities