who is an experienced leader with a strong background in operational procurement, thriving on optimizing processes, driving results, and empowering teams to reach their full potential.
As a key player in the company's growth journey, You will:
Manage a regional procurement team, supporting team members to allow them delivering their role to expected standards, including performance management, coaching team members, and identifying development needs.
Maximize stock availability to agreed targets, supporting the business’s sales objectives.
Responsible for regional stock efficiency including working practices.
Provide working capital/inventory forecasts and manage working capital/inventory to meet
financial target.
Set and control existing procurement processes and the evolution of effective usage of internal systems and working practices across the region.
Control stock levels across the region by setting up operational tasks to keep on acceptable level and manage changes when needed.
Interaction with multiple segments with different requirements, environments and demands.
Further develop S&OP process in the region based on existing elements and best practices within the company.
Lead monthly S&OP activities in the region/country/sectors.
To be successful in this role, your professional background should cover:
Managerial Experience: At least 5 years of managerial experience in operational procurement with a proven track record of successfully leading operational procurement teams and multi-country operations.
Educational Background: Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field, providing a solid foundation for effective procurement and supply chain management.
Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes within an international trading company, particularly in organizations with diverse business sectors and product segments.
Fluent in English and Latvian, both written and spoken, with the ability to confidently conduct business communication on a daily professional level.
Advanced skills in Excel, along with solid proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory optimization systems is an advantage.
Key Competencies for Success
Strong skills in managing operational procurement teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving results through effective collaboration.
Skilled in analyzing data, identifying trends, and delivering clear, actionable solutions.
Quick decision-making, strong prioritization, and the ability to stay focused under pressure while optimizing stock and working capital.
COMPANY OFFERS
Opportunity to develop in an international environment
Remuneration: starting from €54,000 yearly gross (max salary level will be discussed individually
with company representatives) and annual bonus (based on company performance and bonus
guidelines).
Working place & mode: Office in Riga, with business trips (20–30 days of travel per year, depending
on business needs).
Benefits: Company car, health & accident insurance, essential work tools (phone, laptop, office supplies), and 30 calendar days of annual leave.
Opportunity to gain professional experience in an international company.
Apply for the vacancy ”Head Of Operational Procurement for Baltic Region“, please send your CV in English.
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