Are you excited to contribute to Supply Chain and Procurement strategies creation and to be part of a global team that saves lives? Then you might be the right candidate for us! We are currently looking for a Manager Supply Chain and Procurement Strategic Initiatives for our division with operations in Europe & Africa.  

Scope of your role:

• Coordination and support in creation of overall Supply Chain and Procurement strategy in close collaboration with Supply Chain and Procurement subfunctions.

• Identify, understand Supply Chain and Procurement needs and risks and ensure they are addressed.

• Define and review the process of Supply Chain and Procurement strategy. Facilitate and moderate related activities such as workshops and presentations.

• Collaborate with teams to prioritize and accelerate efficiency initiatives, drive cross-functional exchange through workshops

• Management and execution of strategic projects and related reporting and communication.

• Work closely with individual Supply Chain and Procurement leaders to set up, structure, and support strategic initiatives.

• Independently lead and manage strategic projects as per Supply Chain and Procurement strategy and business needs.

• Create appropriate documentation and communication material (e.g. presentations, business case) for management reviews.

• Define and set up adequate governance and support structures to facilitate follow-up on Supply Chain and Procurement strategy execution progress.

• Support for strategic initiatives, working together with Supply Chain and Procurement VP and extended Supply Chain and Procurement Leadership Team.

• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the Engineering function

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineer, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.

• 3+ years of relevant experience working with project management and strategy execution, preferably in a Supply Chain and/or Procurement industrial field.

• Excellent analytical and project management skills.

• In depth knowledge about Supply Chain and Procurement Excellence processes and needs.

• In depth knowledge about strategic approaches and methodologies.

• Previous experience in automotive industry would be a great plus.

• Solid MS Office (especially within PowerPoint) skills is a must.

• Fluent English language (oral and written) is a must. Any additional language is a big plus.

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide team members to achieve project goals

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate adequately across all hierarchy levels.

• Ability to cooperate and achieve buy-in through functional leadership and guidance.

• Resilience in managing differing stakeholder requirements and expectations.

• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues.

• Ability to create momentum and understanding of the road ahead.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively

It is a new created role based in Romania or Poland, reporting to SCM & Procurement VP, with a possibility to make a positive impact on our high-performing Supply Chain and Procurement in Europe and Africa. Ideal start date: asap.

We will consider only direct applications with a CV and a motivation letter in English sent via our hiring tool.