Job Information
Procter & Gamble Junior Purchasing Manager in Bucharest, Romania
Job Location
Bucharest
Job Description
Do you have a passion for analytics and strategic, critical thinking? Do you see yourself engaging in commercial and relationship activities with P&G Suppliers? You “can smell and close a great deal”? You want to face different challenges every single day? Then, Strategic Purchases is your place to be.
By joining P&G, you will be given responsibilities as of Day 1. You will feel the ownership of your project from the beginning, and you will be given specific projects and responsibilities. You will evolve in a dynamic and supporting work environment where employees are at the core. We value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.
As a Junior Purchasing Manager in this ecosystem, you will be the commercial leader at the forefront of all supply-chain and strategic sourcing activities, managing P&G’s expenditure and bringing the outside in. You are the eyes and ears of the Company, connecting with a variety of industries and players.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO P&G’S SUCCESS:
Develop market knowledge and deep understanding of the assigned industry;
Execute sourcing strategies to increase our innovation pipeline, drive cost savings and influence industries to transform themselves;
Negotiate best-value deals with the right suppliers to meet the Company's business need;
Work effectively as an integral member of cross-functional business teams;
Constantly look for new technologies and recommend innovative solutions and providers to your internal business partners;
Influence individuals both externally and internally and build the right relationships to deliver outstanding results;
Build a sustainable supply base for the World to become a better place;
Always treat our suppliers honestly, ethically and fairly: we consider our suppliers as partners in our journey to deliver our world-class products around the world;
YOUR ADVANTAGES :
Becoming part of P&G, you will benefit of:
Competitive salary package, annual bonus and vacation bonus
Private medical insurance & life insurance & 24 Hours Accident Insurance
Stock Ownership Plan - You have the opportunity to buy P&G shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange to participate in the profits of the Company and the company will match part of the investments
Flexible working schedule & Hybrid Work from Home/Work from Office option
Meal allowance and access to our private canteen
Sports Program – will allow you to reimburse sport activities
Dental & Glasses Plan - will allow you to reimburse dental and ophthalmological care
Access to a variety of learning and development platforms, including Bookster , LinkedIn Learning, Harvard Business Review etc.
Fresh fruits every day in the office
Employee Assistance Program – confidential expert guidance and specialist support on any work, wellbeing, emotional, financial, physical or family issue.
Job Qualifications
YOU ARE THE RIGHT FIT IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
Bachelor’s degree / Master degree graduate
Proficient in English - spoken and written
Previous similar experience would be an advantage
Strong interest in the commercial aspects of business
Passion for learning and applying skills to deliver business results
Strong analytical skills, and ability to connect the dots
Strong communication & collaboration skills
About us:
We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.
Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.
Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on Inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivalled ideas.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000102870
Job Segmentation
Recent Grads/Entry Level (Job Segmentation)
P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.
The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.