Purchasing Manager – Industrial Operations - Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and operational procurement for industrial operations and facility management. The role is key to ensuring cost efficiency, supply reliability, and alignment with production needs, quality standards, and long-term business objectives.
Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of strategic suppliers with close operational follow-up, leading and developing the purchasing team, and negotiating contracts to balance cost, quality, delivery performance, and working capital objectives. The role also involves defining procurement strategies aligned with production planning and product evolution, in close collaboration with production, R&D, finance, and commercial teams within an S&OP framework.
The Purchasing Manager will ensure effective use and continuous improvement of ERP and procurement systems, maintain clear procedures and contract traceability for compliance and ISO purposes, and monitor supplier performance through KPIs and corrective action plans. Risk mitigation through dual sourcing and contingency planning is essential.