Senior Site Procurement Specialist

Your mission

• 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.

Key responsibilities

• 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 escalate, drive recovery plans, and resolve supplier quality and delivery issues using root cause analysis tools and methodologies. 

• Strong interface with Global Sourcing.

What we are looking for

• Degree Level or Equivalent, with relevant engineering and/or industrial experience

• 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).

What we offer

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. 

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Ready to apply?

Click on the apply button below to send in your application in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note that the process for this position is coordinated by our Recruitment team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.