Procurement Operational Manager

Biosphere Corporation is the leading manufacturer and distributor of household and hygiene products and a key player on the AFH market of professional goods and private label is looking for a super-sharp Procurement Operational Manager, Direct materials who is ready to deliver world-class results and outstanding performance to the Procurement team in direct materials category in the fast-growing Company with over 3000 employees, 6 production facilities and sales to over 23 global markets. Position assumes reporting to the Head of optimization and development projects.

The role of a Procurement Manager, Direct Materials involves overseeing the sourcing, purchasing, and negotiation of direct materials necessary for an organization’s operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Taking part in the production planning for the factory.
• Operational execution of the end-to-end ‘request-to-pay’ process incl. Logistics, e.g.: PR quality check, PO creation, PO follow-up, invoice issues solving, etc.;
• Taking the lead on own area – understanding the issues that are driving unavailable materials, capacity constraints and other supplier specific challenges.
• Secure a sustainable and productive relationship with the suppliers within your area, including managing the monthly forecast.
• Materials Inventory control
• Accountable for all ERP processes and 1C data in order to maintain and improve ERP compliance
• Main KPI’s achievement, reporting (DOI, ontime delivery, etc.)
• Resolves day-to-day issues and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement related to Supply Chain.
• Identify and understand the requirements and needs of the stakeholders (such as quantity, specifications and service levels) within the assigned categories;
• Maintaining a close working relationship with other departments.
• Reports and takes initiative regarding possible process improvements within the supply chain for procurement.

Requirements for a successful candidate:

• Master’s degree education (project management/foreign economic activity in priority).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in direct materials operational procurement category.
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills: applicants must have the ability to think critically working outside the box.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Fluent English language skills.

What we could offer:

• Working in dynamically growing multinational and multicultural Group.
• Opportunity to build a process and best practices for yourself - we are flexible.
• Ability to add value to the business by applying your knowledge and skills.
• Courses and workshops for professional growth.
• Compensation of mobile communication service.
• Full-time working schedule.
• Flexible work schedule in the office: Dnipro (Zaporizske shosse, 37 or Autoparkova,1).