COFICAB GROUP is a global provider of automotive cables and wires, known for its innovation and commitment to quality. As we continue our impressive expansion, we are looking for a strategic leader to join our team and drive excellence in our Regional Purchasing function.

Job Title: Regional Purchasing Manager (Eastern Europe)

Location: Romania, Arad or ploiesti

Department: Regional Finance

Reports to: Regional Director

Job purpose: Develops and implements specefic regional Purchasing strategy, policies and procedures in line with corporate strategy. Drives indirects & services purchasing activites such as regional strategic sourcing, contract management, regional supplier performance management within a sound relationship with suppliers. Guarantees indirects inventroy and services goals achievement through efficient risk management and continous improvement proposals in order to support Coficab's business objectives within a lowest possible total cost.

Main Accountabilities:

• Contributes in the development of an appropriate regional sourcing strategy regarding regional purchases within a fully understanding of Coficab spend categories & the characteristics of specific supplier market.
• Drafts and reviews contracts or agreements, leads negotiation of procurement contracts or agreements terms & conditions and monitors the approval process according to the predefined procedure and the purchasing rules.
• Develops and monitors contingency plan, initiates, if needed, its implementation and follows up accordingly improvement actions plans
• Monitors regional supplier performance management process by reviewing regularly collected & consolidated required data, supervising the regional rating according to predefined grids
• Consolidates, controls and analyses the annual purchasing budget.
• Prepares, communicates and reviews regional purchasing KPI's & periodic report and defines accordingly continuous improvement plans of processes, procedures and systems to meet the Purchasing department and the Company's objectives.

Required Profile:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management or related fields
• Minimum 5 years in similar position in industrial environment (automotive sector is desired)
• Technical competencies related to: Purchasing strategies, purchasing processes (P2P), negotiation skills, Sourcing techniques, Suppliers relationship management, National and international import/export legislation, legal norms (contracts), global logistics and distribution circuit, Incoterms, Basic accounting and finance, Continuous improvement techniques, QHSE standards, Suppliers evaluation, Analytical and problem solving skills, organizational skills, Budgeting & Cost estimating, Risk Management.
• Behavioral competencies: Communication, Building Relationships, Self-Development, Managing Performance, Personal Effectiveness, Business Skills, Leading people, developing others.
• English is a must

Apply now to join a dynamic and globally integrated Purchasing team at COFICAB Group.

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