Ideal Candidate
From professional point of view, our future colleague needs:
• Academic education
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) – Advanced Excel skills. Any IT skills can be perceived as an
advantage
• SAP experience - can be perceived as an advantage
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in Procurement
• Negotiation skills,
• Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance (e.g. gross margin, depreciation,
capital and revenue expenditure, cash flows, overhead etc)
• Strong project management skills
• Fluent in English
At personal level is important to be:
• Team player
• Open minded
• Eager to learn and develop
• Excellent communication skills and business sense
• Feeling accountable, taking action and making sure alignment is in place between different stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and critical attention to detail
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented
• Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of
the business while meeting deadlines
• Flexibility to maintain connectivity in a mix working schedule format (home and office)
• Located in Bucharest
• Academic education
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) – Advanced Excel skills. Any IT skills can be perceived as an
advantage
• SAP experience - can be perceived as an advantage
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in Procurement
• Negotiation skills,
• Able to understand profit and loss calculations and basic business finance (e.g. gross margin, depreciation,
capital and revenue expenditure, cash flows, overhead etc)
• Strong project management skills
• Fluent in English
At personal level is important to be:
• Team player
• Open minded
• Eager to learn and develop
• Excellent communication skills and business sense
• Feeling accountable, taking action and making sure alignment is in place between different stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and critical attention to detail
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Self-driven, results-oriented
• Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of
the business while meeting deadlines
• Flexibility to maintain connectivity in a mix working schedule format (home and office)
• Located in Bucharest
Job Description
For us, the occupant of Business Procurement Manager role facilitates the development, implementation, execution, and communication of the Procurement strategy and initiatives at the OpCo level (FrieslandCampina Romania).
With a strong understanding of the OpCo strategy, business, and processes, the Business Procurement Manager represents the business’s interests and supports strategic, tactical, and operational procurement activities as:
• Manage Procurement Categories (Direct Category)
• Develops, implements, and monitors the procurement plan, taking ownership for the assigned portfolio.
• Translates the overall Procurement strategy and business needs into a Procurement Roadmap to identify value opportunities.
• Develops and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Alignes procurement strategies and approaches with relevant subcategories within the overall procurement strategy.
• Local Portfolio Management: Manage a business portfolio consisting of high-volume or critical materials/services with medium to high sourcing complexity and business impact.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships at tactical and strategic levels with internal stakeholders across Procurement and OpCo, as well as external suppliers and partners at both local and global levels.
• Supplier Management: Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers to establish framework agreements at the OpCo level. Monitor supplier performance, enhance relationships, and drive innovation.
• Provides insights, both proactively and upon request, regarding procurement developments, including category spend (via PowerBI), forecasting, budgeting, contract coverage, payment terms, and complaints.
• Project Management: Initiate, plan, and execute local/OpCo-specific procurement projects.
• Contract & Agreement Management: Draft, monitor, and adjust local agreements as necessary. Manage the continuation of local/OpCo-specific agreements in consultation with relevant categories and legal teams. Ensure compliance with all applicable procurement agreements.
What we are offering:
Trust: We trust you and your knowledge will make the difference in our company.
Authenticity: We believe that when you stay true to your nature, you will get the most out of your natural potential. Your nature is the precious essence of who you are. It is the set of beliefs that drive how you do what you do and what you want from life
We reward the initiative: We think we're better together. That's why we support our colleagues to dare to come up with ideas that help us in the continuous development of the company and not only.
Autonomy and development: We support the ongoing development of our colleagues regardless of their role. We provide authentic learning experiences and impactful projects. We like autonomy and we encourage decision-making even at the lowest level - each of us is part of the success of FrieslandCampina Romania. We value everyone's strengths and maximize them by getting involved in relevant projects.
Caring culture: We get involved because we care. "Nourishing tomorrow" means for us to take an active role in preparing for the future. Both within the company and in the community, we belong to.
Balance: Between professional and personal life. If you're okay, we're ok. If you are happy at home, bring your happiness to the office. The things that matter to you will never be neglected. We adapted a Hybrid way of working and a flexible time. You will have your own work rituals aligned with your manager and team.
And if you're not convinced yet, join us for:
A meaningful job, contributing to providing better nutrition for the world
A culture based on strong values, open communication and feedback where colleagues are eager to help others
Autonomy, space for expression and experimentation in a dynamic work environment,
Accelerated growth, pleasant & informal atmosphere.
Working with us it is more than a job, you will grow a career in a team that highly values your development.
With a strong understanding of the OpCo strategy, business, and processes, the Business Procurement Manager represents the business’s interests and supports strategic, tactical, and operational procurement activities as:
• Manage Procurement Categories (Direct Category)
• Develops, implements, and monitors the procurement plan, taking ownership for the assigned portfolio.
• Translates the overall Procurement strategy and business needs into a Procurement Roadmap to identify value opportunities.
• Develops and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Alignes procurement strategies and approaches with relevant subcategories within the overall procurement strategy.
• Local Portfolio Management: Manage a business portfolio consisting of high-volume or critical materials/services with medium to high sourcing complexity and business impact.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships at tactical and strategic levels with internal stakeholders across Procurement and OpCo, as well as external suppliers and partners at both local and global levels.
• Supplier Management: Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers to establish framework agreements at the OpCo level. Monitor supplier performance, enhance relationships, and drive innovation.
• Provides insights, both proactively and upon request, regarding procurement developments, including category spend (via PowerBI), forecasting, budgeting, contract coverage, payment terms, and complaints.
• Project Management: Initiate, plan, and execute local/OpCo-specific procurement projects.
• Contract & Agreement Management: Draft, monitor, and adjust local agreements as necessary. Manage the continuation of local/OpCo-specific agreements in consultation with relevant categories and legal teams. Ensure compliance with all applicable procurement agreements.
What we are offering:
Trust: We trust you and your knowledge will make the difference in our company.
Authenticity: We believe that when you stay true to your nature, you will get the most out of your natural potential. Your nature is the precious essence of who you are. It is the set of beliefs that drive how you do what you do and what you want from life
We reward the initiative: We think we're better together. That's why we support our colleagues to dare to come up with ideas that help us in the continuous development of the company and not only.
Autonomy and development: We support the ongoing development of our colleagues regardless of their role. We provide authentic learning experiences and impactful projects. We like autonomy and we encourage decision-making even at the lowest level - each of us is part of the success of FrieslandCampina Romania. We value everyone's strengths and maximize them by getting involved in relevant projects.
Caring culture: We get involved because we care. "Nourishing tomorrow" means for us to take an active role in preparing for the future. Both within the company and in the community, we belong to.
Balance: Between professional and personal life. If you're okay, we're ok. If you are happy at home, bring your happiness to the office. The things that matter to you will never be neglected. We adapted a Hybrid way of working and a flexible time. You will have your own work rituals aligned with your manager and team.
And if you're not convinced yet, join us for:
A meaningful job, contributing to providing better nutrition for the world
A culture based on strong values, open communication and feedback where colleagues are eager to help others
Autonomy, space for expression and experimentation in a dynamic work environment,
Accelerated growth, pleasant & informal atmosphere.
Working with us it is more than a job, you will grow a career in a team that highly values your development.
Company Description
For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves.
We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture.
Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
