The assistant / Full Purchasing Manager is a key strategic leader within our procurement division, responsible for overseeing purchasing activities across multiple international sites. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Procurement, you will drive initiatives that align procurement strategies with business objectives, ensure an optimized supply chain, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Success in this role requires strong business acumen, the ability to manage complex cross-border purchasing functions, and a focus on delivering value to support our global growth.
- Global Procurement Strategy: Lead regional purchasing teams to implement and refine procurement strategies that align with company objectives, delivering optimal cost efficiencies, quality, and continuity of supply across all locations.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage high-value relationships with suppliers globally to secure the best possible terms, enhance supplier performance, and mitigate risk. Implement strategies for supplier evaluation and development.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Oversee the tracking and analysis of key purchasing metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Regularly publish performance reports for all regional sites, ensuring data transparency.
- Demand and Inventory Planning: Work with Planning Team to develop and execute demand planning and inventory optimization strategies to meet production needs, balancing stock levels with cost control and waste reduction.
- Process and Policy Enhancement: Spearhead reviews and improvements in procurement processes and policies, driving efficiencies that create competitive advantages and uphold best practices across global operations.
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Project Management: Act as a strategic partner across production, logistics, and finance to support seamless operations. Lead cross-functional projects that enhance procurement's contribution to company-wide objectives.
- Leadership and Team Development: Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and supports team and individual growth.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role overseeing regional or global procurement activities.
- Meticulous and strong attention to details to ensure correct capture and issuing of orders.
- Good level of liaison skills and ability to meet deadlines and targets.
- High sense of proactivity.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a proactive approach to procurement.
- Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to leverage data for process optimization.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Leadership capabilities to inspire and develop a team.
- Experience with ERP systems and familiarity with logistics, including incoterms, is a plus.
