Our client is an international company operating in the semiconductor sector; to strengthen its purchasing structure, it needs to insert a
Head of Procurement & Logistic – Temporary
The resource who will report to the CEO will lead and manage the Procurement & Logistics department, also taking care of the growth of the team reporting directly, to whom he will hand over the management within 12-24 months.
Main Activities
* Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture;
* Developing procurement strategies
* Building and maintaining relationships with external suppliers in order to negotiate deals and maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers;
* Ensuring that departments receive high quality goods and services they pay for, in a timely manner;
* Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors;
* Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms;
* Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility;
* Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services;
* Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements;
* Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods;
* Keep inventory and materials target as per budget;
* Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships;
* Perfom risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
Required skills:
* Master’s Degree in Engineering or Physics
* previous experience in the role
* Excellent in negotiation and networking
* Proven experience managing supply chain operations
* Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including Oracle, SAP Ariba, and/or Envision
* In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
* Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Work related stress
* Operating instructions for emergency situations and partial or total evacuation of the site
* Finance
Job Location: Avezzano