Procurement Manager - Europe

at  Moove Europe

Gravesend, England, United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate20 Aug, 2024Not Specified22 May, 20248 year(s) or aboveLeadership,French,Suppliers,Cost Drivers,Operations,Teams,Manufacturing,Presentation SkillsNoNo
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Description:

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

Responsibilities:

  • 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


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:8.0Max:13.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Logistics

Graduate

Proficient

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Gravesend, United Kingdom