Purchasing Department Manager

About the role

The Purchasing Department Manager will lead the centralized procurement process, ensuring compliance with legal and internal regulations while driving efficiency and value for the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control the company’s centralized procurement activities.
• Develop and improve procurement procedures and documentation.
• Ensure purchases comply with external and internal normative acts.
• Advise staff on procurement matters within the department’s scope.
• Represent the company in procurement oversight committees and handle complaints and claims.
• Lead the department’s team, manage performance and propose competence development.
• Initiate projects that enhance environmental, business and cultural standards.

Required profile

• Second‑level higher education, preferably in law.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in public procurement, including planning, organization and procedure management.
• Proven leadership experience with strong motivation and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with high‑value (EU‑threshold) procurement and complex project management.
• Understanding of corporate governance for resource allocation decisions.
• Fluent Latvian (C1) and good English (B2) communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a leading sustainable‑project company.
• Professional development within the organization.
• Salary range 3,100 – 3,450 EUR gross per month, plus performance bonus.
• Health insurance, additional vacation days, training and wellness programs.
• Partial remote work and transport allowance.