Purchasing Manager, EU
CDM Smith
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for key and tail spend materials across European sites
- Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting for assigned categories
- Manage strategic projects including supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships, including onboarding and performance management
- Drive sustainability initiatives such as supplier code of conduct, Ecovadis ratings, and compliance tracking
- Assess supply base to identify risks and implement risk mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, or Business
- Min. 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of category management and supply market trends
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with sustainability and compliance frameworks
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
strategic sourcingsupplier selectionnegotiationcontractingsupplier consolidationcost optimizationsupply chain resiliencerisk mitigationcategory managementsupply market trends
Soft skills
analytical skillsstakeholder managementnegotiation skillsrelationship managementcollaboration