Procurement Team Leader Lisboa

Overview

Mission: Lead the procurement and purchasing team, ensuring the efficient management of sourcing and acquisition processes; align procurement strategies with the company’s objectives while promoting cost optimization, compliance, and lead the technological and process restructuring of the department; will report to the Finance Director.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the procurement and purchasing team, fostering professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies with both local and international suppliers.
• Analyze and optimize procurement and purchasing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts, aiming for sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate closely with other departments (project management and accounting) to align procurement with business needs.
• Work closely with internal clients to ensure effective communication and proactively identify opportunities for improvement or added value.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and
  - oriented, with the ability to drive change and innovation.
• Organizational agility and ability to manage priorities in
  - paced environments.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• Experience in process improvement and implementation of digital tools/systems in procurement/purchase processes.