Commodity Buyer – Professional Services
Location: Bucharest (Global Scope)
Reports to Procurement Commodity Manager (Indirect Professional Services - Non -IT)
Department: Global Indirect Procurement
Salary: 200,000 – 240,000 RON Annual
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Buyer to procure Professional Services (Non-IT) required for daily business operations:
We have three different opening on the following domain
1) Commodity Buyer - Facility Management
2) Commodity Buyer - Travel services (including management of Travel Agency)
3) Commodity Buyer - Professional Services (Consultancy, Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, etc.)
In this global role, you will support Internal Customer by securing smooth Professional Services through Source2Contract processes, ensuring full alignment with FLS’s business objectives and driving value creation, innovation and sustainability throughout the supply base.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing/ Contract Negotiation
Participate in vendor sourcing, selection and awarding processes.
Manage procurement of Professional Services (Facility Management, Travel services, HR, Legal, Finance and Consultancy services)
Align purchases with business specifications and budget.
Assess vendor quotes and negotiate pricing and relevant contractual terms.
Maintain a good track of MSA Term validity and initiate renewals in due time to avoid business interruptions.
Proactive role in coordinating with internal stakeholders to obtain updated requirements for each renewal cycle and/or New RFP process
Identify cost-saving opportunities.
Procurement Operations
Review and validate Purchase Requisitions from departments
Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP systems, ensure PO accuracy (pricing, quantity, delivery, budget code)
Secure required approvals before PO release to suppliers
Provide support with GRNs when needed
Coordinate with Finance, suppliers and internal customers to sort invoice-related mismatches, payment delays etc.
Contract and documentation Management
Ensure procurement activities follow company policies and maintain segregation of duties and approval workflows.
Ensure proper record keeping for audit purposes.
Track and report on procurement performance, savings, and compliance metrics.
Assist in procurement process improvements.
Internal: Internal Customers/Stakeholders, Business Unit Lines, Regional Procurement Teams
External: Vendors, Distributors
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on Professional Services.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end process, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, operations (PR/POs) and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
• Experience in a global matrix organization preferred.
As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.
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