Buyer - maternity cover

Timisoara | Curtea de Arges, Romania

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Procurement Manager in defining the procurement plan for acquiring goods and services.
  • Preparing requests for proposals to present to suppliers and managing commercial and contractual negotiation activities with identified suppliers to achieve the following objectives: cost savings, synergy, quality excellence, and optimization of delivery time.
  • Analyzing, comparing, and evaluating offers received from suppliers and preparing summary tables of final offers and recommendations.
  • Drafting the terms and conditions related to procurement contracts and coordinating with requesting departments.
  • Managing supplier relationships in accordance with the Group's Code of Ethics and the Organizational, Management, and Control Model.
  • Supporting analyses related to reporting and identifying corrective actions for managing and mitigating critical issues detected during the procurement process.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience in the role within national and/or multinational contexts working on projects.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering would be an advantage.
  • Capable of managing structured procurement processes.
  • Very good knowledge and use of negotiation strategies.
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Office; SAP MM.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Results-oriented, able to manage priorities in a highly demanding environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.