Job Description Identify Procurement needs S/he is member of supply chain LOS EU procurement team, drives activities from Ovar plant and global alignment projects.

Manage the inventory in a supply chian effectively and efficiently, to extend the desired level of customer service at the least cost.

“Act decisively, deliver reliably.”Order Management Define procurement models and logistics agreements with suppliers.

Order management (SAP- MRP system).

Shortages follow up, backlog report analyses, coordinate and negotiate supplier schedule commitments, define best transport mode for bottleneck items; drive escalation calls with suppliers Inventory Management Maintain proper material inventory levels avoiding shortages or excess stock.

Carefully monitor deliveries and any past due shipments.

Supplier Management Develop supplier relationships, understand capacity constraints.

Conduct appropriate supplier due diligence to identify supply chain risk and provide support and guidance to stakeholders (escalation, shortage list).

Supplier delivery performance and complains follow up; drive improvement actions.

Continuous improvement projects with suppliers to improve relevant logistic topics.

Other Supplier project handling ( Supplier development, special improvement projects – buffer stock set up, e-Kanban, consignment, VMI, etc.).

Logistic SAP parameters maintenance (status, MOT, SS, LTB, etc).

EDI follow up with suppliers.

Initiate and manage supplier’s buffer stock and supermarket and consignment.

Questionable invoice handling and RDN (Returning Delivery Note) issues.

Coordination cross functions (like BU coordinator).

Achieve predefined KPIs.

Logistic report analyses.

Qualifications Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing Contracts Strong verbal and written communication skills Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Strong negotiation, customer service and consulting skills Knowledge of SAP platform (MM Module)Basic project management skills Advance skills: Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions Problem solving capabilities.

Systematic bottleneck management Planning and analytical skills