WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE WNS) is a global Business Process Management (BPM) leader. WNS offers business value to 400+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Banking and Financial Services, Consulting and Professional Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Telecommunications, Travel and Utilities.About WNS Romania:WNS Romania is a leading provider of end-to-end BPM solutions in Europe. We are strategic partner to our clients for delivering a full range of basic to complex business processes. We understand European business while maintaining a global context. We have stood by this statement since our inception in 2008.Our core capabilities are around German, Italian, Spanish, French, English languages across F&A, Procurement and Customer Service Interaction Services. We have over 11 clients and more than 450 employees across multiple industries like: Insurance, Travel and Leisure, Manufacturing, Market Intelligence, Music & Entertainment and Specialty Minerals. We are most admired for our people, partnership approach, performance and domain expertise. You will enjoy:Bonuses for your resultsA great office, a friendly atmosphere and a multinational environmentWide range of development and training options (including soft skills and language courses)Free coffee and fruits to keep you energized but also medical coverage Bookster and Benefits Online for you to enjoy your hobbies

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
• Monitor and advise on any issues related to the PR or PO which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Processing requisitions and updating requesters and management on the status of orders
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
• Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
• Conduct research for new components and suppliers
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commercial awareness
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem solving abilities
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced English (C1 Level)
• Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Required Education and Experience
• Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing degree preferred,
• Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
• Experience of working closely with suppliers
• Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements
• Computer literate, with advanced Excel skills/abilities