Procurement Manager Eastern Europe

at  Ceva Logistics

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for your leadership skills? Are you passionate about procurement strategy? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to collaborate daily cross-functionally with internal teams including individual Products, Legal, Finance & Administration and external partners including customers, suppliers, advisors and other internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Co-ordinate with RHO on execution of Procurement strategies in EE
• In conjunction with country teams and category coordinators, collaborate and manage all procurement transactions, including renewals, sourcing and selections procedures, contract management, supplier negotiation and disputes solutions, supplier relationship management and risk assessments
• Lead and anticipate all renewals on individual contracts, consolidate supplier panel and drive synergies across all EE countries and all entities
• Follow all procurement KPIs (purchasing performance, supplier monitoring and performance and evaluation, procurement function efficiency, etc.)
• Prepare budget for procurement teams, prepare team objectives and appropriate evaluation
• Manage CEVA business rules and non-trade procurement guideline as it relates to procurement and project approval process
• Develop procurement team into next level of skillset, manage training and appropriate individual development plans and making sure we follow latest Procurement trends – automation, digitalisation, C-spend outsourcing
• Oversee implementation of regionally lead procurement initiatives