Procurement Manager
ICAP Executive Search & Selection is one of the premium consultancies and part of ICAP People & Employment Solutions, the largest HR Services Provider in Greece, Cyprus and Romania . With more than 50 years of experience , we specialize in assessing and recruiting Senior to Middle Level Executives across all sectors.
ICAP Executive Search & Selection , on behalf of its client, a well-established company operating in the industrial production sector, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize its procurement operations.
Procurement Manager (6284/PM/ESS/GR)
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies across key direct and indirect purchasing categories, supporting the company’s operational and production requirements.
- Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery and continuity of supply.
- Lead commercial negotiations and manage contractual agreements with key suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement and value creation.
- Manage procurement budgets and monitor expenditure to support cost control and financial objectives.
- Ensure the timely availability of required materials and resources to support business continuity and operational requirements.
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Finance and other key stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs.
- Conduct market analysis, assess supply risks and develop alternative sourcing solutions to strengthen supply continuity.
- Support the optimization and continuous improvement of procurement processes and relevant ERP/e-procurement systems.
- Lead, mentor and develop the procurement team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve procurement policies, processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with the company’s operational and strategic objectives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a procurement position, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations.
- Strong commercial acumen analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
- Effective leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive team performance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in Greek and English is required.
In full compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970, please note that the applicable salary range defined by our client for this role will be disclosed to candidates by our consulting team within a reasonable timeframe before the interview process begins.