Procurement Operations Manager

About the role

Implement procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers on a local level and manage the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full local operational purchasing for needs not covered by the group.
• Coordinate contractor safety management on office premises.
• Set up and monitor SLA with internal customers on order processing time.
• Generate weekly procurement reports and maintain the procurement dashboard.
• Lead daily and weekly purchasing operational review meetings with the planning team.
• Monitor supplier service level performance and ensure compliance with internal control standards.
• Propose supply agreements, blanket orders and identify fast‑moving commodities for central buying.
• Ensure working capital optimisation and provide monthly savings on orders.

Required profile

• 5‑7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain function.
• First‑level university degree or equivalent; advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong business process knowledge and project‑management capability.
• Pro‑active, transparent and able to negotiate effectively.

Required skills

• Project management
• Negotiation