Director of Plant Purchasing
Director of Plant Purchasing - Heavy Manufacturing
📍 Location: Craiova, Romania (with travel to multiple production sites)
We are a leading heavy manufacturing company producing industrial machinery and components, serving both local and global markets. As part of our continued growth, we are hiring a Director of Plant Purchasing to lead and optimize procurement operations across our manufacturing sites.
🔧 The Role
You'll be responsible for managing all plant-level purchasing activities, leading a team of 5-10 buyers. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on operational procurement performance, cost control, and supply chain efficiency.
💼 Key Responsibilities
Lead the Team: Manage, develop, and support a team of 5-10 buyers.
Secure Supply: Ensure on-time, cost-effective purchasing aligned with production schedules.
Supplier Management: Drive cost savings, negotiate contracts, and improve supplier reliability.
Local Sourcing: Identify and implement local sourcing opportunities to improve flexibility and lead times.
Operational Alignment: Balance procurement efficiency with inventory and production needs.
Data-Driven Decisions: Monitor procurement KPIs and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
✅ What You Bring
Strong experience in plant or site-level purchasing within manufacturing.
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Fluent in Romanian and English.
🚀 Why Join?
Lead a critical function in a growing industrial business.
Autonomy to shape purchasing operations and deliver impact.
Clear growth path and visibility within the organization.
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