Procurement Manager Eastern Europe

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

PROCUREMENT MANAGER EASTERN EUROPE

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for your leadership skills? Are you passionate about procurement strategy? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to collaborate daily cross-functionally with internal teams including individual Products, Legal, Finance & Administration and external partners including customers, suppliers, advisors and other internal and external stakeholders. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
 

• Co-ordinate with RHO on execution of Procurement strategies in EE
• In conjunction with country teams and category coordinators, collaborate and manage all procurement transactions, including renewals, sourcing and selections procedures, contract management, supplier negotiation and disputes solutions, supplier relationship management and risk assessments
• Lead and anticipate all renewals on individual contracts, consolidate supplier panel and drive synergies across all EE countries and all entities
• Follow all procurement KPIs (purchasing performance, supplier monitoring and performance and evaluation, procurement function efficiency, etc.)
• Prepare budget for procurement teams, prepare team objectives and appropriate evaluation
• Manage CEVA business rules and non-trade procurement guideline as it relates to procurement and project approval process
• Develop procurement team into next level of skillset, manage training and appropriate individual development plans and making sure we follow latest Procurement trends – automation, digitalisation, C-spend outsourcing 
• Oversee implementation of regionally lead procurement initiatives

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

• Appropriate education or experience within non-trade procurement; preferably in Logistics
• At least 5 years of commercial or industrial management experience is required
• Knowledge of value negotiation and sourcing processes and methodologies
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in demanding environments with tight deadlines
• Mature judgement and decision-making
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web- based and job specific software applications

Skills:  

• Demonstrating strong service mentality
• Taking initiative to propose innovations and improvements   
• Building strong working relationships
• Pragmatism and resilience with a sense of urgency
• Advanced language skills: English, other languages desirable
• Understands and applies financial and productivity measures
• Creative in commercial solutions
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Authenticity and openness – no politics
• Encouraging 2-way frequent communication and engagement

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.