Purchasing Manager

IHM Total Consult is, beginning with June 2019, part of SGB Humangest Holding, an Italian group of companies offering specialized consulting services in the field of human resources selection, training and management. IHM Total Consult was founded in 2004 and is now ranked among the top 5 HR players on the Romanian market, considering turnover.
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field, Master’s Degree Preferred;
5-6 years progressive buying experience with understanding of various commodities supplied;
In-depth knowledge and understanding of supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management;
Min 2-3 years experience in leading a team (mandatory);
Strong knowledge of global business environment and customers' business;
SAP knowledge would be a big plus;
Good negotiation and problem resolution skills;
Good communication and presentation skills;
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in Romanian and English, with a wide variety of internal and external customers;
Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employee.

Direction, control and coordination of all the Purchasing department (indirect materials and services);
Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base;
Implementation of relevant actions, coordination and initiation of purchasing and marketing activities with regard to the special features of the regional procurement market;
Assist in meeting purchasing and contract financial objectives by costing forecasted requirements, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions to meet current cost targets for current and future projects;
Plan/develop and provide corporate policies, guidelines and procedures that ensure Purchasing is in conformance with written procedures;
Resolve contract/ purchase order price difference with suppliers;
Coordination with MGM to achieve saving potentials and purchasing strategies for the local market, actively introduce new local suppliers for the supplier panel;
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and supplier evaluations;
Review and enforce strict adherence to supplier pyramid strategies through active participation in sourcing reviews;
Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers;
Management according to targets (and delegation), qualifying and motivating, developing potential and competence in order to achieve the set targets;
Develop long term relations with suppliers;
Manages special cross functional projects.