Procurement & Logistics Manager

Description:

Gauzy (NASDAQ: GAUZ) is a world-leading material science company, focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of vision and light control technologies that support safe, sustainable, comfortable, and agile user experiences across various industries.

We are looking for a talented and hands-on Procurement & Logistics Manager to join the Operations Department.

Joining the Gauzy team means being part of an elite group of innovators with a passion for creating future-defining and groundbreaking technologies that shape our everyday lives. 

• Development and leading a procurement strategy for the organization, including material sourcing and cost reduction activities.

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

• Managing all the company’s import/export activities.

• Responsibility for negotiations of contracts and agreements with the company’s suppliers to secure advantageous terms.

• Issuing and monitoring contracts and purchase orders issued to vendors, and follow up as necessary to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

• Establishing performance metrics to monitor and evaluate suppliers’ performance based on KPI’s and SLA’s to maximize benefits in terms of delivery, price, and quality.

• Managing a team of buyer & import/ export coordinator.

• Preparing procurement reports.

• At least 5 years’ experience as a procurement manager in a manufacturing environment. Startup / hi-tech environment - A must

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Logistics, or Business Administration) 

• Proven experience in the field of purchasing chemical materials and equipment

• SAP B1 expert – An advantage

• An excellent communicator and negotiator

• Multitasking champion, with the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player

• Strong attention to detail and order

• Fluent in English – A must

• Strong MS Excel and Word skills