Meeting yearly KPI targets
DIR and IND supplier reduction, DIR and IND Savings, Inventory reduction etc.
Suppliers' management
suppliers’ agreements, consolidation, price and payment terms negotiation and performance.
Initiating, driving and tracking improvements in the procurement of indirect and direct materials as well as developing best in class supply management
Forecasting levels of demand for services and products.
Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value delivery schedules and quality.
EDI order management implementation and maintenance.
Inventory optimization and DDMP processes implementation.
Logistics processes optimization.
Team management and development.
Initiating and conducting re-sourcing, insourcing and outsourcing activities.
Close cooperation with the plant operations, R&D and sales teams

Master’s degree in procurement, engineering or economics
Minimum 5 years of Procurement experience preferably in an international business environment with minimum 3 years in the managerial role
Commercial awareness
Result oriented
The ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships
An excellent standard of numeracy in order to analyse facts and figures
A flair for negotiation and networking
The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines
A confident and mature approach
Ability to multi-task and work with multiple priorities
Analytical and critical thinking
Self-starter with good organizational skills
Leadership skills
Computer skills including Microsoft Windows Office, Excellent command in Excel and Data Base programs
Fluency in Bulgarian and English, both written and spoken

Supply Chain Manager

Key skills