Transit transportation company is looking for a Director of Procurement Department.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of procurement strategy with a focus on reducing the cost of services and company operations — auto enterprises, fleet, warehouses, and office
• Management of the total procurement budget (CAPEX and OPEX) and its optimization
• Systemic management of cost of goods sold through procurement tools
• Reduction of total cost for key categories
• Optimization and centralization of procurement processes
• Conducting strategic negotiations with suppliers and achieving the best commercial terms
• Development of long-term partnerships with key suppliers
• Implementation and development of digital tools, including cost analytics
• Ensuring procurement transparency and control over procedure compliance, close interaction with operational and financial blocks
• Formation, development, and management of the procurement team

Candidate Expectations:

• Higher education (economics, finance)
• At least 15 years of experience in procurement, including at least 7 years in management positions
• Mandatory experience in managing the cost of goods sold through the procurement function
• Proven cases of cost reduction and efficiency increase (impact on EBITDA)
• Deep understanding of the cost structure in the transport and logistics business, experience in cost analytics
• Strong negotiation skills and experience working with major suppliers
• Experience managing teams of 20+ employees
• Developed leadership and strategic competencies

Will be an advantage:

• Experience in building a cost management/cost control function
• Experience in implementing should-cost analysis, budgeting, and cost control tools
• Experience working in large companies
• Knowledge of procurement specifics: rolling stock, fuel and lubricants, repair and maintenance, IT, infrastructure
• Experience working under sanctions and import substitution

Conditions:

• A rapidly growing company. They value initiative and provide opportunities to influence work results and income level
• Clear terms, official employment, and stability that you can truly rely on
• Work comfort: modern office within walking distance of the metro and corporate mobile communication
• Support for employees in work and life matters. The company has VHI (Voluntary Medical Insurance) with dental care, psychological support, and assistance in difficult life situations are available
• Investment in development: training platform with courses, internal growth programs, opportunities to develop both professional and managerial skills
• They work together and develop a team atmosphere through corporate events and sports activities
• They care about employees' families and prepare gifts for children for the New Year
• Competitive income level (fixed + bonus)
• Annual bonus tied to KPIs for cost reduction and efficiency
• Participation in strategic business transformation projects
• Opportunity for direct influence on the company's financial results
• Work schedule: 5/2 from 09:00 to 18:00 or 08:00 to 17:00
• Work location: Moscow, metro station Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad, BC "Preo 8", office