Tactical and Operational Buyer

Tactical and Operational Buyer Ensures category-level procurement activities, effective spend management, structured procurement planning, contract negotiations, and full alignment with business needs and procurement strategies. APPLY FOR THIS JOB Responsibilities: Perform spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation potential, and efficiency improvements. Define and implement the local category strategy in coordination with Group Procurement and internal stakeholders. Lead procurement planning activities with business areas, including contract renewals, new services, and demand forecasting. Manage local sourcing activities and tender processes (RFx) end-to-end, in line with group policies and compliance requirements. Negotiate key local contracts with suppliers, ensuring optimal commercial, service, risk, and compliance conditions. Support business users throughout procurement processes, including alignment with the Procure to Pay framework. Ensure proper contract documentation, validation, and lifecycle management in corporate systems. Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, and procurement maturity enhancement. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or similar. Procurement-related certifications is an advantage. 3 years of experience in tactical or strategic procurement, preferably in an international corporate environment. Strong experience in contract negotiation and local tender management. Solid knowledge of Spend Analysis and Category Management. Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work autonomously while aligning with group strategies. Experience with e-Procurement tools (e.g. Coupa) is an advantage. Literacy with MS Office tools (Excel, Ppt, Word). Fluent English (daily work materials and communication in ENG) and Latvian language skills We offer: Work-Life Balance. Work in a way that suits you – hybrid work model, workation, 5 additional vacation days, and flexible start times. Focus on Professional Growth. Join a successful, growing international company where you can learn, grow, and work towards your career goals. Financial Benefits and More. Health, life and accident insurance starting from 1st full month, substantial discounts on ERGO insurance products, home office setup compensation and gifts – all for ERGO employees. Supportive Community. A professional and always helpful team is the foundation of our daily work. We strengthen our sense of community through company events, team-building activities, volunteering (with one extra day off for this), and other initiatives. Salary: From 2300 to 3000 €/mon. gross The final offer will depend on candidate‘s knowledge and experience. To apply, please send your CV in English by 11 October. At ERGO, we ensure equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or national origin. Location Riga, Skanstes street 50 Remote status Hybrid Monthly salary €2,300 - €3,000 Employment type Full-time About ERGO Together, more than 1,200 insurance enthusiasts in our Baltic team are working to make our customers’ futures more secure. Our success is built by our people. This is why we want to provide them with a working environment that encourages development and diversity, allowing everyone to flourish. Our goal is to develop ERGO into a workplace, where we grow together as a team! Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor