Procurement Manager

Your Role

Job Description & Mission:

 •    Lead & Drive a team of 6 involved in Procurement activities in alignment with, and adherence to global VTBA              standards and local processes & procedures•    Manage customer communications related to Procurement and            ensure alignment with expectations.
•    Own & Drive development of team members towards succession planning.
•    Develop a robust procurement strategy with a goal to build strong supplier portfolio respecting optimal sourcing          locations, delivery performance, cost (TCO model), agility and flexibility. 
•    Define the suppliers quality and delivery development programs in line with technical, quality and manufacturing         needs with the SQE/SDE.
•    Develop and strengthen long term relationships with strategic suppliers. 
•    Ensure the day-to-day compliance with existing purchasing policies, regulations and procedures, managing the            implementation of new initiatives to timely and successful completion. 
•    Strengthen and develop the local procurement organisation demonstrating strong leadership to ensure effective         recruitment and selection, objective setting, competency and organisational/personal development.
•    Identify the future talent pipeline including succession planning by coaching, mentoring and developing the team.
•    Embrace and adhere to the Atlas Copco “Way we Do Things “working collaboratively across the Systems &                  Solutions European South Asia & Middle East locations / teams. 
•    Present regular updates to both the local senior management team and the global Systems & Solutions                      Leadership team.

 
To succeed, you will need  

Knowledge & Educational requirements:

•  Education: University Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
•    Experience: Minimum 10 years in a similar Managerial role.
•    Skills:
      Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
      In-depth knowledge of negotiation and communication skills
      Ability to influence others
•    Additional Attributes:
•    Self-driven with a creative approach to enhancing and maintaining quality.
•    Fluent in spoken and written English.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with modern IT systems and processes.
•    Strong team player committed to advancing organizational goals collaboratively.
•    Results driven

In return, we offer you

• An inviting, family-like atmosphere.
• Ample opportunities for professional development locally and globally.
• New challenges and opportunities to learn every day.
• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity.
• Drive your Career, Explore Opportunities, Realize your Passion . . .
• Experience to handle complex projects.
• Handle the team of projects engineers, TL, design engineers and GECIA resources or third party if required.

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About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.