Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the procurement delivery process to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and timelines.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance. 
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify and qualify potential suppliers, and evaluate their capabilities, performance, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Utilize procurement tools and systems to track and report on procurement activities such as savings, benefits and KPIs.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and innovation programs.
• Address and resolve any issues or delays in the procurement process.
• Drive change management and stakeholder engagement activities to support the procurement transformation and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Coach and mentor junior procurement staff and support their professional development.
• Prepare presentation for regular reviews with client focused on results and proposal of next steps and actions leading to operational excellence and efficiency improvement.

Qualifications and skills:

• Proven experience in procurement or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices, tools, and methodologies, such as category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management and risk management will be an asset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various teams including internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership experience and team management skills.
• Highly analytical, data-driven, and results-oriented, with the ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Practical knowledge in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and familiar with procurement systems, such as SAP, Ariba, or Ivalua.
• Fluent in English and German, French or Italian, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification in procurement will be an asset.

About the Team

We are part of ArcelorMittal Group – a global leader in the steel and mining industry. In Business Center of Excellence we concentrate on the development of modern technologies at the highest, world-class level. We provide services in the areas of accounting, IT, purchasing support, HR and payroll in nine languages: Polish, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch and Russian to our clients – over 300 companies from Europe. Together, we create a group of over 600 specialists full of passion and creative ideas. We are constantly developing and  looking for unique perspectives to create a world that connects millions.

In Business Center of Excellence we believe in driving our success through our people. Every day, facing new challenges, you are surrounded by  people on whose support you can always count. In BCOE you are the one responsible for your own development. You can choose from many possibilities we offer. Feel satisfaction to work for an industry leader providing  you with a sense of a stable future and career development anywhere in the world. Become a part of inspiring work environment and make your world at Business Center of Excellence.