Raw Materials Buyer

STOMANA INDUSTRY is looking for a Raw Materials Buyer , to join our team in Pernik Stomana Industry, member of SIDENOR Group is Bulgaria’s largest steel producer with a commercial presence in Southeast Europe and the international markets. The company is represented successfully in more than 50 countries. Stomana Industry S.

A. has 70 years of industry know-how and expertise. As the Raw Materials Buyer , you will be reporting to the Raw Materials Director of SIDENOR Group and you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials for steel production, developing the supplier network and identifying new sourcing opportunities in the market.

We are looking for a commercially minded professional who enjoys being close to the market, developing relationships, negotiating and turning market intelligence into purchasing opportunities.

Your Role

Develop and manage strong relationships with existing suppliers while continuously expanding the supplier base Actively identify and develop new sourcing opportunities and business partners Conduct regular supplier and market visits to identify opportunities, gather market intelligence and maintain an up-to-date mapping of the scrap market Manage commercial discussions and negotiate prices, volumes and purchasing terms with suppliers Monitor market developments, raw material availability, price trends and competitive activity, providing relevant insights to support purchasing decisions Analyze procurement data, purchasing costs and supplier performance Coordinate with Logistics, Operations, Quality and Finance teams to ensure the effective execution of purchases Contribute to procurement planning, supplier development and initiatives aimed at improving supply security and purchasing competitiveness Your Profile University degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mining Engineering, or a related technical field Additional studies in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, or Supply Chain Management are advantageous 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in the B2B sales, trading, procurement business development or another commercially oriented role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency in MS office, particularly Excel Good knowledge of Bulgarian & English Willingness to travel regularly as part of the role What Will Lead You to Success Strong commercial mindset and the ability to turn market insights into sourcing opportunities A proactive and entrepreneurial approach with a strong focus on achieving results An inquisitive mindset with a focus on identifying new suppliers, market trends, and sourcing opportunities Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills Ability to combine analytical thinking with sound commercial judgement Ability to work independently, take initiative and thrive in a fast-moving market environment What we offer Competitive base salary Meal vouchers Medical insurance Academic programs funding Commuting expenses Marriage and childbirth allowance The opportunity to develop within a major Southeast European industrial group All interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in English.

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