Purchasing Manager

Haarslev is an innovative company that provides powerful processing solutions engineered to benefit the global environment. We apply many different technologies to help and enable our customers to create a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. As part of this remarkable journey, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager.

The job

You will report with a solid line to the local Operations Director and a dotted line to the Group Procurement Director (Primary Manager) and be a part of the Operations and Purchasing Team.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Manage the local Procurement team, consisting of Strategic Sourcing and Operational Purchasing.
• Supplier responsible for regional suppliers and coordination / support of establishing Global Agreements with the Global Category Managers.
• Ensure that Operational Purchasing continues to have full focus on supporting local purchasing activities managed and initiated by Spain.
• Be responsible for regional Supplier Development, Qualification & Management.
• Participate in developing regional and global innovative solutions for the sourcing processes, proactively develop and identify new purchasing opportunities to support group business strategies and objectives by delivering in accordance with agreed KPI's and priorities.
• Be an active part of the Global Procurement by being open, honest, straightforward, prepared, and meeting agreed targets, deliveries, and responsibilities.
• Enforce a one company culture with a customer and supplier mindset.
• Drive structured cost reduction activities involving suppliers as well as relevant internal stakeholders globally, as well as supporting minimizing stock levels through appropriate MOQ's, lead time, throughput time, and cost.
• Oversee and be responsible for the daily purchasing activities, supporting delivery in accordance with agreed delivery dates and specifications.
• Ensure regional use of agreed processes and templates, such as RFQ, NDA, GPA, etc.
• Directly lead the development and qualification of suppliers to support the regional and global needs for components and services at the most cost-effective level while monitoring and ensuring that supplier quality and service remains consistently high.
• Work closely with Category Managers to explore and validate new sourcing opportunities from "Best cost countries" and as part of a global Procurement team, manage negotiations and relationships with regional suppliers, as well as regional subsidiaries of global suppliers, supporting to conduct bidding and negotiations to meet business requirements while supporting continuous improvement in terms of Quality, Service, and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Support the development and implementation of structured supplier qualification and have frequent meetings with, at a minimum, "Preferred suppliers" to ensure continued improvements within OTD, quality, cost, payment terms, etc.
• Negotiate regional GPA's, including Terms & Conditions, with regional suppliers, as well as establishing NDA's, receiving supplier approvals of Code of Conduct, etc.
• Setting and meeting agreed targets, including reporting on progress.
• Support development of, and ensure global implementation of policies and processes for the department.
• Develop and sustain appropriate and value-generating supplier relations and strong cooperation with internal stakeholders.
• Continuously build and maintain a supplier base that will support Haarslev for current and future needs, in regards to cost competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance, manufacturing footprint, etc.
• Drive and ensure fact-based total cost decisions for all procurement decisions, regardless of involvement in regional or global negotiations.
• Participate in internal projects initiated by, or supported by Sourcing & Procurement.

This is you OR What we want from you

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Procurement experience in a multinational company.
• Extensive experience with both Strategic Sourcing and Operational Purchasing, SCM, etc.
• Excellent English skills verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving sense.
• Good coordination skills within multi-function teams.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and ideally with managerial skills.
• Good capacity for communication & negotiation.
• Good balance of proactivity / reactivity.
• High integrity and reliability.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Ability to develop, lead, and maintain a high-performing regional procurement team.

Why Haarslev?

• Growth Opportunities : Chart your own professional and personal growth path in this brand-new position.
• Influence Matters : Have a say in developing your role because you're not just an employee; you're a crucial part of our journey.
• Global Team Dynamics : Work with a skilled, international team dedicated to creating a better tomorrow.
• Open Culture : Experience a supportive company culture that values your ideas and contributions.
• Work / Life Balance : We believe in a healthy work / life balance, allowing you to thrive in and out of the workplace. If your role permits, embrace the flexibility to work from home when needed.

Application

If you think this sounds like a good match, and you're interested in joining one of the leading processing technology companies in the world, please apply below. We do not accept applications via e-mail – you must use the online form to submit your application.

Haarslev encourages anyone interested and suitably qualified to apply for this position.

Deadline

Send in your application no later than 31 / 01 / 2025. Please apply as soon as possible. We keep a continuous eye on the applications we receive.

Contact

For more information, please contact Joan Garriga at