Senior Purchasing Leader

Job summary
Lead and develop a team of BuyersCoordinate all purchasing activitiesDrive purchasing strategy and best practices
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the purchasing team• Implement improvements and maintain a strategic focus• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Suppliers• Ensure compliant and effective functional processes• Manage supplier performance and champion continuous improvement• Identify risks to supply continuity and take proactive measures• Manage parts availability and address schedule changes• Provide purchasing and commercial input to cross-functional teams• Report procurement KPIs and analyze data• Problem-solve supply-related issues
Requirements
• Experience in fast-paced strategic purchasing or supply chain role• Ability to work autonomously• Strong communication and influencing skills• Broad experience with MRP systems (SAP)• Excellent time management and coordination skills• Dynamic and flexible approach• Accomplished relationship-builder• Excellent attention to detail• Commercial awareness• Proactive and problem-solving attitude
Key Skills Needed
• Leadership• Coaching• Communication• Influencing• MRP systems (SAP) experience• Time management• Problem-solving• Commercial awareness• Relationship-building• Attention to detail