Procurement Manager

Veolia Group is the global leader in optimized resource management. With about 220 000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides energy, water and waste management solutions, that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries.Veolia in Bulgaria optimizes successfully the energy consumption and water cycle management for its municipal, commercial, industrial and households customers. Through the services we provide on the Bulgarian market we contribute to saving the resources, reducing carbon emissions and developing the circular economy.As a key player in energy management, VEOLIA ENERGY VARNA, part of Veolia Group, has unique expertise in district heating network services, energy efficiency and services for buildings and industrial utilities. The Procurement Manager Role:· Oversees purchasing activities and procurement process and ensures that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality;· Ensures that all purchases comply with the company standards.· Builds functional working relationships with other departments and manages a team;· Constantly enriches his/her knowledge and collaborates with Operations on specific projects related to the purchase of technical equipment & machinery and with Commercial department on service contracts;· Builds and maintains positive relations with suppliers. Responsibilities:· Manages the process of preparing tender procedures, including those subject to the Public Procurement Act;· Follow and enforce the company’s procurement policies & procedures;· Establish processes of purchase and improve purchasing capability and pricing strategies for the organization;· Review, compare, analyse and approve requirements for products and services to be purchased;· Research and evaluate prospective suppliers;· Negotiate framework agreements;· Evaluate, negotiate and manage supplier, sub-contractor and vendor relations to secure terms that are in the best interests of the company;· Evaluate supply options, maintain accurate purchase and pricing records;· Supervise and support a team;· Prepare budgets, cost analyses and reports. Job requirements:· Bachelor or Master degree diploma, speciality in Engineering area is an advantage;· 5+ years of progressively increasing work experience in a purchasing function in an international company;· Experience in preparing tender documentation including in Bulgarian Public Procurement Act;· General technical knowledge in mechanical / electrical / HVAC/ plumbing tools & equipment;· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software;· Experience with an ERP system and system optimization is an advantage;· Proficiency in spoken and written English;· Solid negotiator;· Excellent communication skills;· Strong planning skills. We offer:· Competitive remuneration;· Excellent benefits package: food vouchers, additional healthcare plan, opportunity to buy company shares at a premium conditions and other social benefits.· Corporate trainings and opportunities for growth and development;· Excellent working conditions at an international company. * In case your application is approved, we will contact you. ** All applications are to be reviewed under complete confidentiality. Veolia collects and managers candidate personal data in consideration of the Law for protection of the personal data and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council with recruitment purposes. *** As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.