Procurement Manager

Envipco is a leading Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) technology company with 40 years of experience. We provide collection systems for both small and large supermarket stores and on-the-go outlets. Our vision is for a cleaner, more sustainable environment for the next generations. We do this by providing the most cost-effective and efficient equipment to collect and sort used consumer beverage packaging and arrange the refunds. Our systems support high recycling rates and contribute to the circular economy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop procurement team, responsible for results of team.
• Create and implement local country procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry in alignment with Group strategy
• Responsible to improve quality, logistics, technology and reduce total costs of suppliers
• Review contract specifications on behalf of the company in conjunction with Legal
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers
• Lead transformational activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports / KPIs with a high focus on delivery, quality and costs
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
• Keep abreast of changing industry trends
• Managing the execution of sourcing, selection and contracting and ordering processes
• Responsible for placing PO’s, confirmation and follow-up thru its corresponding payment, tracking milestones and problem-solving with suppliers and internal functions, escalation management (for level 2), and accurate supplier contact details.
• Ensure accuracy of the Master Data in alignment with MRP parameters, incl. MOQ, Min-Max, Price, and LT.
• Closely cooperate with all areas of the Supply Chain on material risks and opportunities.
• Responsible for material/component availability (excluding finished goods) through MOQ optimization and inventory management, including highlighting opportunities for replenishment to Category Management team in agreement with Planners (e. g. consignment, VMI, reorder points, frame-orders) and tactical execution of scheduling agreements, as well as execution of materials certification and corresponding data.
• Communicate SIOP demand to suppliers for aligning capacity and purchases, identify gaps, and address and close them proactively.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to drive performance.
• Support plant team for Operations Certifications and Audits – with special focus on Procurement requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimal 5 years of experience in procurement
• Problem-solving skills, negotiation skills, project management and communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude
• Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
• Knowledge in the use of ERP and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree required preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field.
• Fluent in Romanian and English (company standard language).