Procurement Manager in Hal Far at Crane Currency

Join our diverse team at Crane Currency as a Procurement Manager in Malta and be a part of our journey towards innovation and excellence.

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations. ​ Learn more at www.cranecurrency.com

How you will make an impact:

As Procurement Manager, you will lead the Malta site's procurement operations and provide direction to a high-performing buying team, ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective supply of materials, goods, and services. You will play a key role in translating business requirements into effective procurement strategies while strengthening supplier performance and ensuring supply continuity. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance, you will balance service, quality, cost, risk, and inventory objectives to support business success. Your leadership will drive operational excellence, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement across the procurement function.

• Lead, coach and allocate work across the procurement team, setting clear priorities and ensuring appropriate cover for critical activities.

• Own the effective execution of operational procurement for direct materials, indirect goods and services, including requisition-to-order controls and timely follow-up of commitments.

• Partner with Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance and other stakeholders to translate demand into practical procurement and supplier action plans.

• Negotiate pricing, service levels, lead times, payment terms and other commercial conditions within the applicable authority framework.

• Coordinate supplier selection, onboarding and periodic reviews while ensuring due diligence and required documentation are maintained.

• Establish and review supplier performance measures covering quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness and corrective-action closure.

• Monitor purchase price developments, savings, cost avoidance, shortages and inventory exposure, providing reports and recommendations for decision-making.

• Promote effective use of ERP procurement modules and drive improvements in data quality, workflow discipline and reporting.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Progressive procurement experience in a manufacturing or similarly demanding operational environment.

• Experience coordinating or supervising procurement activities and developing team capability.

• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills and working knowledge of contractual terms.

• Proficiency in ERP procurement processes and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities and communicate clearly at different organisational levels.
  
  Preferred:

• Professional procurement or supply chain qualification.

• Training in people leadership, contract management or project management.

• Experience with direct and indirect procurement, supplier audits, QMS/ISO environments and business continuity planning.

• Knowledge of banknote manufacturing or other security-sensitive manufacturing operations.
  
  

How we will care for you:

We offer top-notch benefits including free health insurance, personal development opportunities, well-being and community engagement activities, competitive compensation, and a transport allowance. Discover more about our benefits here https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/benefits/

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter

• Do the Right Thing

• Trusted Partner

• Innovate for Growth

• Always Improving

Learn more about our values and culture: https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/life-at-crane-currency/

You can also check us out at: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Crane-Currency-Reviews-E1187198.htm

Where we are:

Your role is in Malta, Ħal Far. Ħal Far is the largest industrial estate in Malta. It is at the southern extreme of Malta, between the localities of Birżebbuġa , Safi and Żurrieq . Check out what makes Malta a great place to live and work here: https://www.cranecurrency.com/media/nlspcjdi/0133-er57-crane-currency-malta-ltd-relocation-guide-malta-june-2024_.pdf

The salary range for this role is €45,000 - €53,000 annually. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable local law.

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