Tarragona – Tarragona, Catenon Worldwide Executive Search
The role of the Director of Purchasing for European Operations is for the purpose/s of developing, organizing and maintaining an effective system of supply chain management:
Determining benchmark procurement methods, initiating required bidding processes to support product development, consideringtotal cost, while working with manufacturing operations and engineering to identifying products which will enhance efficiency, effectiveness and continuously improve the total landed cost of the European business units in conjunction with global commodity leadership teams.

In addition, the position will be responsible for supply chain rationalization, and performance, based on established performance metrics.

Prepares, recommends and manages department budget(s) for the purpose of ensuring effective department functioning.

Negotiates agreements and contracts with vendors and suppliers for the purpose of ensuring best total cost.

Oversees purchase order, contract, bid and budgetary expenditure processes for the purpose of ensuring accurate allocation of funds and/or adherence to globally established targets, initiatives and policies.

Evaluates documentation (e.g. request for proposals, requisitions, change orders, bids, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring continuous improvement on cost and service for acquisition of supplies, equipment and/or services.

Researches a variety of items (e.g. contracts, suppliers, equipment and laws, regulations, etc.) for the purpose of recommending purchases, and work with other company functions to achieve the overall Global performance targets.

Collaborates with others (e.g. operations, engineering, finance, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.

Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. (e.g. regulations, procurement laws, purchasing forums, etc.) for the purposeof understanding the changes for updating and implementing district procurement procedures.

Ensure execution of global cost reduction strategy within matrix organization supporting both global and regional targets.

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