Purchasing Specialist

Job Location

BUCHAREST OFFICE

Job Description

P&G is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, trusted by millions of people every day. We believe exceptional people and strong businesses grow together, which is why we offer meaningful responsibilities from day one and continually invest in our employees’ development.

We are looking for an energetic and curious colleague to join us as a Purchasing Operations Specialist. You will work with suppliers and teams across P&G to turn business needs into accurate and compliant purchasing execution, manage related data, and solve operational challenges. Your work will help strengthen efficiency, supply continuity, and business value.

💰 Compensation details: for this role the monthly starting salary is 10000 RON Gross. We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth.  In addition to this, you will receive a 13th salary once per year and a vacation bonus.

What will you do?

• Support sourcing and supply operational activities, including price updates, quotations, bidding events, supplier qualification or connectivity processes.
• Maintain accurate supplier, contract, and purchasing information in company systems.
• Prepare and use operational data, reports, and analytics to support daily activities and business decisions.
• Resolve data gaps, and other purchasing-related issues by following established workflows.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to follow up on actions, monitor service levels, and support timely issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, purchasing procedures, internal controls, and applicable regulations, while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audit readiness.
• Execute business continuity plans during supply disruptions, coordinating operational actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Identify and escalate operational risks or issues, providing relevant information to enable effective decision-making.
• Contribute to process simplification, digital adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce manual work, errors, and rework.
• Share ideas and best practices that improve the experience of suppliers, internal partners, and the wider organization.

What we offer:

• A diverse career path that will build you as a versatile business person, starting with real responsibilities and expected contributions from day one.
• A ‘promote-from-within’ culture, giving you the opportunity of being the company’s “tomorrow” leadership.
• Continuous trainings and mentoring.

Becoming part of P&G, you will benefit of: 

• Competitive salary package, annual bonus and vacation bonus 
• Private medical insurance & life insurance & 24 Hours Accident Insurance 
• Stock Ownership Plan - You have the opportunity to buy P&G shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange to participate in the profits of the Company and the company will match part of the investments   
• Flexible working schedule & Hybrid Work from Home/Work from Office option 
• Meal allowance and access to our private canteen  
• Flex Benefits Fund allows employees to customize their benefits according to their unique situations, aspirations, and life stages. You can allocate flexibly for your Mental, Financial, Physical, and Work-Life Wellbeing (e.g., sports, dental, public transportation support, cultural events, books & study materials, kids care expenses, pet care, etc) 
• Access to a variety of learning and development platforms, including Bookster, Go1 Self Learning platform with thousands of courses, instructor led trainings, etc.
• Fresh fruits every day in the office 
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential expert guidance and specialist support on any work, wellbeing, emotional, financial, physical or family issue. 

The above benefits are granted under the conditions of the collective labor agreement applicable, and P&G internal policies.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Experience in purchasing operations or with SAP, procurement, master data, reporting, or analytics tools may represent an advantage.
• Ability to work with data, systems, tools and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel.
• Good organization, ownership, and ability to deliver quality work on time.
• Clear communication and confidence to follow up and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively within structured processes and teams, while following company policies and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157952

Job Segmentation

Entry Level

Starting Pay / Salary Range

10,000.00 / month