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Purchasing Project Manager
Not specifiedFull-timeProject ManagementMaritime Transportation
Lead projects in the purchasing function, improve processes and operational performance, and support technology initiatives and supplier activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead purchasing projects from planning through implementation and follow-up.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities, priorities, timelines, departments, and external suppliers.
- Support complex purchasing projects involving technical equipment, systems, and services.
- Review purchasing processes and lead initiatives to improve efficiency, performance, service quality, and costs.
- Identify operational challenges, develop solutions, implement new procedures and tools, and track results.
- Analyze purchasing and operational data, prepare reports, and recommend actions to support management decisions.
- Lead technology and digital initiatives that improve purchasing systems and their use.
- Support supplier evaluation and commercial alternatives, and work with international suppliers to improve terms, costs, and delivery conditions.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
- Ability to improve processes, solve problems, and turn ideas into practical actions.
- Strong organization and execution skills, including managing multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence others.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Nice to have
- A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and management, business administration, or economics.
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, or working with suppliers.