Procurement Manager - Europe

at  Moove Europe

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Leadership qualities typically acquired through several years of experience (>8 years) in related roles with increasing levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management in operations with Manufacturing and distribution across various countries
• Established understanding and knowledge of market economics, cost drivers, value chains etc
• Strong strategic and analytic approach to procurement with knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and practice
• Proven negotiations skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics
• Expert communication and presentation skills both verbal and written

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience in implementing solutions to develop and achieve sustainability goals
• Knowledge of suppliers and products related to the lubricant industry
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and S&OP
• A sound understanding of commercial and business fundamentals and drivers of the wider lubricants business
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA
• Management of teams across different countries
• Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish
• Able to handle pressure
• Leadership & Decision Maker

• Manage strategic partnerships with critical suppliers
• Maintain risk management for critical suppliers, raw materials and services
• Manage supplier performance
• Define and implement procurement strategies for COGS reduction and efficiencies while ensuring business continuity
• Advance understanding of the market trends and identify the factors which influence availability and pricing
• Consult across the business to provide information regarding supply constraints, pricing initiatives and supplier performance
• Demonstrate, lead and encourage best practice within the procurement process to achieve continuous improvement, complexity reduction, and efficiencies
• Identify sustainability solutions within the supply chain, including scope 2 and 3 emissions optimisation
• Own, manage, improve and ensure compliance with Procurement and Procurement related policies
• Optimise Cash Flow by driving improvement of Payment Terms and strategies of Inventory Management improvement
• Lead negotiations and strategy with suppliers of Additives, Base Oils, Packaging and Labels
• Lead negotiations and strategy with 3rd party manufacturers
• Actively develop new suppliers - continuously
• Manage Tenders, negotiations and Sourcing plan