Purchasing Manager (Glass Plant)

Overview
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing procurement activities at the glass production plant. The role ensures cost-effective, timely, and high- quality supply of raw materials, spare parts, technical services, and other goods and services required for plant operations. The position plays a key role in building strong supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with corporate
procurement policies, and contributing to operational efficiency and cost optimization.

Key responsibilities

Strategic & Managerial Responsibilities

Lead the plant procurement function, ensuring uninterrupted supply of raw materials (cullet, sand, soda ash, chemicals), packaging materials, energy, spare parts, and services needed for glass production.
Supervise and guide plant buyers, allocate workload, and monitor performance.
Coordinate procurement strategy with Direct Manager and Group Procurement to align with budgets, sourcing policies, and sustainability objectives.
Approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders within delegated authority.
Provide regular updates to management on supply risks, procurement KPIs, and savings initiatives.

Operational & Buyer Responsibilities

Review material requirements (Raw materials, energy) from production planning.
Ensure supply security by strategic & operational contribution.
Run savings and other projects in the area of resonsibility.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with production, maintenance, warehouse, and quality teams to maximize service & quality level.
Work closely with Group Procurement to maximize synergies.
Escalate critical shortages and coordinate fast-track solutions (emergency sourcing, stock transfer from other plants, alternative supplier activation).

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure procurement activities follow Group Procurement Policy, legal regulations, and safety standards.
Maintain proper documentation for audits and traceability (contracts, certificates, delivery notes).
Report on procurement performance: cost savings, supplier OTIF (On Time In Full), stock coverage etc.

Key requirements

University degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in purchasing, ideally in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
Solid understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and supply market dynamics.
Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred), MS Excel.
Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
Strong leadership and people management skills.

Competencies

Strategic and analytical thinking.
Effective communication and influencing.
Result orientation and problem-solving.
Integrity and compliance mindset.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

We offer

Сompetitive salary, quarterly and annual bonuses.
Access to Vetropack Educational Portal and English courses.
Professional learning and development opportunities.
Lunch cards and an on-site canteen.
Challenging tasks, work in one of Europe’s leading manufacturers.
Business trips and international exchange of experience.

How to Apply
If you are ready to lead transformation on a global scale, please submit your updated CV.

Selection Process
The selection process will include a review of applications, interviews, and possibly assessments or presentations, as determined by the hiring team. We will contact only the shortlisted candidates for further evaluation. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

Learn more about our company: https://www.vetropack.com/ro/

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