Purchasing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of materials for production plans
• Manage the full purchasing process from order creation to delivery monitoring
• Source new suppliers, analyze offers, and conduct price and commercial negotiations
• Build and develop long-term relationships with suppliers
• Monitor the market and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Logistics, Warehouse, and Finance departments
• Analyze purchasing data, prepare reports, and evaluate supplier efficiency
• Maintain high data quality in the ERP system

Requirements

• Secondary or higher education, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or production
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in MS Excel
• Communicative English skills (written and spoken)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Valid sanitary-epidemiological certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial negotiations and supplier relationship management
• Knowledge of purchasing indicators and cost optimization
• Experience in an international manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food contact product procedures (GMP, HACCP)

About the Company

Footprint is on a mission to create a healthier planet by eliminating single-use plastics. We design, develop, and manufacture biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable technologies to help companies transition to plant-based solutions.