1. Position Summary
The Head of Procurementis responsible for leading and overseeing the end-to-end procurement process, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization. This role ensures that all goods and services are purchased in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner while maintaining high quality and supplier performance standards. The Head of Procurementplays a key role in improving procurement efficiency, reducing risks, and supporting organizational goals across departments.
2. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations, audits, and corrective actions.
Contracting & Negotiation
Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Develop and manage framework agreements, SLAs, and long-term supplier contracts.
Operational Procurement Oversight
Oversee the purchasing process, including purchase order approval and supplier communication.
Ensure accuracy of procurement documentation, data, and reporting.
Cost & Performance Management
Optimize procurement processes, tools, and systems (ERP/eProcurement).
Support annual budgeting and cost planning.
Risk, Compliance & Sustainability
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Proven track record of supplier negotiations and contract management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and category management.
- Experience with ERP and e-procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
- Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
Toyota Material Handling je součástí skupiny Toyota Industries Corporation. Jsme evropskou společností s továrnami ve Švédsku (Mjölby), Francii (Ancenis) a Itálii (Bologna), kde vyrábíme přes 95% naší produkce vozíků. Tak můžeme nabídnout širokou škálu skladové techniky a čelních vozíků, vyráběných v souladu s kvalitativními standardy výrobního systému Toyota TPS.
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