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Full time
Hybrid
Lisbon
Procurement Manager (M/F)
Are you ready to join a global leader in the health and hygiene industry with a mission to improve people’s lives and well-being? Do you aspire to lead a dynamic and expanding team? Do you thrive on the challenge of revolutionizing procurement practices? Do you have experience in managing and driving strategic procurement transition projects? At Essity you will get the possibility to lead our Procurement Administration teams to further mature while being of part of an international company on its digital journey.
About the Role
As Procurement Manager, you’ll be a key member of our Global Operational Procurement team. Working collaboratively in a matrix organization, you’ll develop subject matter expertise and drive system efficiency across Europe. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of procurement practices within our operating model.
You will play a pivotal role in driving the procurement administration operational processes as well as developing and implementing the strategy enabling the Team to reach the next elevated level . The teams are responsible for validating and distributing purchase requisitions, creating and following up on purchase orders, and processing supplier invoice resolution for assigned geographies and locations. The role is also leading the Contract and Content team, who are accountable for updating the price lists for both direct materials as well as MRO related materials.
The position is in Lisbon, Portugal, and reporting to the Procurement Operations Director Europe based in Budapest, Hungary.
We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.
What You Will Do
Team Leadership
Coordinate and manage procurement administrator team leaders and provide insights to develop the administrators.
Coach the team and enhance functional capabilities.
Support performance and development plans.
Ensure service delivery according to set KPIs and SLAs.
Process improvement
Ensure adherence to company procedures, purchasing policy, and financial instructions.
Regularly evaluate Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders performance.
Monitor Procurement Administration Reporting for insights and improvements.
Enhance internal processes for best practices and efficiency.
Seek for continuous improvements by identifying synergies across the sites and countries, by streamlining process and policies in line with local regulations.
Implement standard work and ensure non-value added activities are removed enabling the buying teams to focus on supplier value creation.
Collaboration and System Development
Collaborate closely within Procurement Operations to refine Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.
Work alongside Procurement Excellence to drive system development and process automation.
Close collaboration and consistent communication with site stakeholders and Accounts Payables teams.
Stakeholder management
Consult with internal stakeholders to gather feedback and manage expectations effectively to ensure excellent delivery of our services.
Who You Are
Bachelor degree, Master is an advantage with 8+ years of adequate professional experience, ideally in a multinational environment.
Demonstrated experience in resilient cross-functional leadership while driving multi-functional projects in an international environment.
Holistic view and strategic mindset, understanding the big picture and making decisions aligned with long-term goals.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to engage and efficiently influence internally and externally when setting directions and driving results.
Self-leadership and proactive approach to actively remove complexities while inspiring and encouraging the team peers.
Fluent in English (written and oral), any other language is a plus
Experienced user in MS Office, Ariba, SAP and Power BI combined with profound analytical skills.
Experience leading operational procurement teams in a Shared Service Center is advantageous.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards
More About Location
With an office located in Lisbon, you will work within a sustainable building boasting panoramic views, close to amenities, public transport and the airport.
Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.