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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies and category management across European markets, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and driving cost optimization through effective supplier negotiations and relationship management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ExperienceCategory ManagementSupplier NegotiationContract ComplianceAnalytical Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
ProcurementSupplier SourcingRFIsRFQsContract PreparationCost OptimizationSupplier Performance MonitoringRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementQuantitative Analysis
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAutonomyCuriosityInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree
Industry Keywords
EU RegulationsGDPRCSR RequirementsMulticultural TeamsInternational Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Apply global category strategies in Europe and provide feedback on local market conditions, needs and opportunities
- Act as the main procurement contact for business stakeholders in Europe
- Understand and challenge stakeholder needs and ensure support for sourcing decisions
- Source suppliers across European markets and run RFIs and RFQs
- Prepare contracts with internal customers and Legal
- Negotiate cost-effective supplier agreements delivering measurable savings
- Ensure contracts comply with EU and national regulations, including GDPR, subcontracting obligations and CSR requirements
- Ensure contracts are implemented effectively in each concerned country
- Manage settlement of supplier disputes
- Monitor European supplier performance
- Lead initiatives for cost optimisation, improved quality and service, innovation, supplier relationships and risk management
- Drive harmonisation and standardisation of procurement practices across European countries
- Contribute to continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in procurement, supply chain, business or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years of procurement experience across several categories
- Experience of procurement in several European countries
- Experience working with multicultural and remote teams in a complex international environment
- Fluent English
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices and category management
- Curiosity and ability to switch quickly from one category or topic to another
- High level of autonomy
- Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work professionally with middle and senior management
- Ability to handle confidential information