Regional Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Romania.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies effectively.

• Lead and execute best practices in procurement, including P2P processes and contract compliance.

• Assist with reporting tasks, encompassing estimates, budgets, and business cases.

• Aid in the execution of new product developments.

• Engage in daily operations, addressing quality claims and ensuring supplier capacities.

• Provide mentorship to the procurement team through one-on-one meetings and development discussions.

• Serve as a strategic partner for the local management team.

• Oversee procurement operations at a sub-regional level.

• Manage key stakeholder relationships in the respective countries.

• Lead and assist in strategic sourcing and transformation initiatives.

• Align with and achieve savings objectives.

• Support the new product development process.

• Handle human resources and team development within the sub-region.

• Lead and/or directly manage Supplier Relationship Management activities.

• Negotiate major contracts and ensure contract utilization.

• Manage the budget for the countries under your jurisdiction.

• Oversee the compliance agenda.

• Propel e-procurement initiatives and promote the use of standard e-tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a strategic and analytical mindset.

• Demonstrate strong skills in cross-functional project leadership.

• Exhibit excellent communication and persuasive abilities.

• Capable of navigating complex problems and fostering strategic thinking.

• Extensive experience in stakeholder management.

• Proficient in contract negotiations on an international scale.

• Innovative thinker with the ability to think outside the box.

• Strong analytical skills with the capability to independently conduct market and industry analysis.

• Expert in performing spend and demand analysis.

• Comprehensive knowledge of assessing, screening, and selecting suppliers, including significant application of TCO.

• Expertise in RFx development and execution, as well as e-procurement/e-auction processes.

• Highly skilled in international contract negotiations.

• Solid background in Supplier Relationship Management.

• In-depth understanding of governance, policies, and procedures.

• Experience in risk management.

• High level of industry knowledge.

• Familiarity with Corporate Social Responsibility principles.

• Strong project management and leadership abilities across functions and cultures.

• Thorough knowledge of financial instruments and analytical tools.

• Extensive proficiency in office software applications.

• Fluent in English (both spoken and written); proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.

• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant experience in strategic and tactical procurement at a regional or global level.

• International work experience in a related industry or category.

• Master's degree (Engineering or Business School).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits commencing on the first day of employment.

• Pension plan with employer matching contributions.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Eligibility for Employee Assistance Program/Health Advocate services.

• Paid vacation and holidays.