Sourcing manager, East Europe, Romania, Aggregates

Established in 1999, ISG in its expansion has become a European leader in HR consulting. With over 750 employees across 60 offices, we provide high-quality solutions for all HR matters in 40 countries.
A flat corporate structure and homogenous global practices guarantee an always smooth and rapid project implementation.

Our dynamic development, the high quality of our services, the dedicated commitment of our qualified consultants and an excellent price-performance ratio are the reason for ISG’s success. Steady growth by entering new markets and opening new offices is part of our business strategy.
Our consultants are specialists and, as a team, cover all sectors with in-depth specialist knowledge.

We are your full-service provider in all personnel matters. Our services include Executive Search, Search & Selection, Personnel Development & Training, Employer Branding, Media House, Outplacement, Interim Management and Temporary Staffing.

Purpose of the Position
We are now looking for a Sourcing manager for East Europe, located at Romania to join the Procurement team of Metso Aggregates Equipment Business Area.

To Succeed
♣ To succeed in this role, you should have already several years of experience in procurement and sourcing, preferably in international business environment.
♣ You have a good understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management. Understanding of the manufacturing processes related to steel fabrications, assembly, machining and foundries are preferred since it’s essential to perform professionally. Experience of similar kind of industry environment at category management is an advantage.
♣ You can lead and drive people with positive way to high performing results and achievements. You are also interested in manufacturing, technical details and industrial business. Ideally, you have participated in agreement negotiations earlier and are familiar with contract management.
♣ You have the ability to make strategic analysis, planning, recommendations and drive those into results.
♣ Your workstyle is self-reliant, accountable and determined.
♣ You have an analytical mindset and you do not hesitate in reaching ambitious targets.
♣ Your collaboration and communication skills are great, and you have convincing negotiating and influencing skills.
 
We also value:
♣ Master’s or Barchelor’s degree (e.g. in engineering or in business)
♣ Fluency in English language.
♣ Good IT skills with MS office tools and ERP systems
♣ Ability to travel up to 50% of the work time

Basic requirements of the Position
♣ As a Sourcing manager for East Europe, you will have the responsibility for the sourcing and supplier management of defined suppliers at responsibility area in order to secure growth, competitiveness, sufficient supplier network and sustainability at Aggregates Business Area.
♣ We are aiming to strengthening our sourcing actions at East Europe and your main purpose is source new supplier from Romania and countries close by.
♣ You will be responsible for new suppliers sourcing over the steel fabrications, components and castings & forgings within the Aggregates business area. You will also lead sourcing strategy development, deployment and supplier management as to deliver maximized total cost of ownership savings and to secure competitiveness.
♣ You will maintain and improve supplier relationships and be responsible for supplier’s quality and delivery performance. You will manage existing suppliers and their contracts and negotiate new contracts when needed.
♣ You will ensure compliance of our procurement policies and develop procurement’s performance by maximizing business results. You will work closely with category responsible persons in our supply chain, factory sourcing teams, engineering, product management, R&D teams within Metso.
♣ This role requires travelling up to 50% of the work schedule.
♣ Job office location is in Romania.

We Offer
♣ We offer you an interesting, independent and responsible role in procurement.
♣ You will part of global procurement management within aggregates business area.
♣ This is a great opportunity to combine technical and business understanding in a global business environment.
♣ You will have a chance to directly influence our business and its success and build networks on many levels of our organization.
♣ To succeed in your tasks you will get support from a great team of experts and all the support, benefits and opportunities of a big global company.