Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

The Purchasing Coordinator will report to the Global Sourcing Manager and lead a team of seven buyers and specialists. The role focuses on executing cost‑effective sourcing strategies, ensuring strong supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement across the procurement function.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a purchasing team, translating strategic goals into actionable objectives.
• Monitor performance against KPIs such as sustainability, total cost of ownership, delivery, quality and financial targets.
• Simplify supply chains, rationalise the supplier base and standardise components.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with global suppliers.
• Support IT system integration, cross‑functional process alignment and shift the team toward value‑added activities.
• Analyse product specifications to define sourcing strategies and align procurement with forecasts and new product development.
• Lead projects that improve profitability, quality and time‑to‑market.

Required profile

• Strong experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably in a similar leadership role.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with SharePoint, PowerBI, PowerAutomate and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.