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Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop, own and execute the annual and multi-year procurement strategy for Latvijas Balzams, in alignment with Stoli Group’s global supply chain framework.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across all key spend categories including raw materials (spirits, ingredients, botanicals, water treatment chemicals), packaging (glass, labels, closures, cartons), utilities, logistics, and MRO.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and implement cost optimisation programmes without compromising quality or supply security.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers; lead competitive tender processes and contract negotiations.
• Conduct market and pricing analysis to identify trends and structural changes across product categories, supporting forecasting and procurement strategy development.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage a robust supplier base, establishing long-term partnerships with key strategic vendors.
• Implement and monitor supplier performance management frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with critical suppliers to improve quality, lead times, and innovation.
• Manage supplier risk assessments and maintain business continuity / dual-sourcing plans for critical categories.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with Production, Quality, Finance, and Customer Service teams to ensure procurement decisions support operational requirements and financial targets.
• Develop flexible procurement strategies and inventory policies aligned with production requirements, forecasted volumes, and operational constraints.
• Ensure procurement planning reflects category-specific conditions, including supplier lead times, batch sizes, and ingredient processing requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between Latvijas Balzams and the Stoli Group Global Supply Chain function, reporting on procurement performance, aligning on group contracts, and contributing to global category strategies.
• Collaborate with the Finance team on budget planning, spend analytics and savings tracking.
• Support new product development projects by sourcing and qualifying new materials and packaging within project timelines.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the local procurement team, fostering a high-performance, commercially minded culture.
• Set clear objectives and KPIs for team members; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Build procurement capability across the organisation through training and process improvement.

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in full compliance with Stoli Group policies, ethical standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust contract management practices; ensure all significant supplier agreements are properly documented and renewed on time.
• Oversee procurement-related ESG and sustainability commitments, including responsible sourcing and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, logistical, currency, and commodity price risks.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or team leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and supplier performance improvements in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Experience working within a multinational organisation and managing the interface between local and global procurement functions.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms) and spend analytics tools.
• Fluency in both Russian and English is mandatory — written and spoken (used for supplier negotiations, internal reporting, and communication with Stoli Group stakeholders). Latvian language skills are an advantage.

Preferred

• Experience in the spirits, beverage, food & beverage, or broader FMCG sector.
• Familiarity with Latvian and EU regulatory frameworks relevant to procurement (including customs, excise, and food safety).
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or equivalent is a plus.

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic thinking: Able to balance long-term category strategy with short-term operational demands.
• Commercial acumen: Deep understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, and value creation levers.
• Negotiation skills: Confident, principled, and effective negotiator at senior supplier level.
• Leadership: Inspires and develops teams; leads by example in a results-driven environment.
• Analytical mindset: Data-driven in decision-making; comfortable with spend analysis, modelling, and reporting.
• Integrity: Upholds the highest ethical standards in all supplier interactions and business dealings.
• Resilience & adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, complex, multinational environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• A senior leadership role within one of the world's most recognised spirits groups.

• A dynamic and international work environment with exposure to global procurement practices.

• Monthly gross salary of EUR 5,500 (before taxes) plus a performance-based bonus.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within Stoli Group.