REGIONAL PURCHASER

We are seeking a Regional Purchaser based in our Ploiești location (Aricestii Rahtivani) to join the Procurement team and support ROCKWOOL's operations across Latin Europe and Romania.

Ready to help build a sustainable future with us?

As the world evolves, so does our responsibility to source responsibly and build smarter. At ROCKWOOL, we turn that responsibility into action—partnering with suppliers who share our commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Join us and make a real difference to how we secure supply, optimise costs, and deliver excellence to our customers.

Your future team

You will join the Regional Procurement team, reporting to the Regional Purchasing Manager for Latin Europe and Romania. The team consists of procurement professionals who describe themselves as "collaborative problem-solvers focused on building long-term supplier partnerships." You will work closely with colleagues across purchasing, operations, quality, finance, and category management—both locally and regionally. One team member notes: "What we value here is that everyone brings a different perspective to sourcing challenges, and we genuinely support each other to find the best solutions for the business and our suppliers."

What you will be doing

You will play a strategic role in securing supply and optimising procurement for ROCKWOOL's manufacturing operations:

• Source and develop suppliers to meet ROCKWOOL's operational and customer requirements, conducting market analysis and building relationships with potential partners
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers, ensuring quality standards, delivery reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Manage suppliers and resolve quality issues, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and supporting continuous improvement
• Plan and create purchase orders using our SAP system, monitor order confirmations, track outstanding orders, and communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
• Manage supplier and article master data, taking responsibility for supplier selection, evaluation, and contract lifecycle management
• Analyse supply data and performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities; reporting findings to management
• Collaborate with Category Managers to align local sourcing strategies with regional procurement strategy and operational requirements
• Monitor market trends and supplier landscape, sharing insights with management to support strategic decision-making
• Support cross-functional and regional projects as assigned, contributing to ZERO downtime objectives for manufacturing operations

What you bring

You must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Several years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Solid analytical and data management abilities
• A good understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes
• Fluent Romanian and English (written and spoken)
• A structured and organised working approach, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multilingual environment and manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver's licence (occasional travel to supplier sites may be required)

Nice to have:

• Experience in raw material procurement and sourcing in a manufacturing context
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and supply chain optimisation
• Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO standards)
• Experience in cost analysis and savings tracking
• Knowledge of financial modelling tools
• Experience working with multiple procurement systems and tools

What we're looking for in you:

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and driven by the goal of securing reliable supply at the best value. You build genuine relationships with suppliers based on trust and mutual benefit, and you enjoy problem-solving when challenges arise. You are proactive, willing to learn about market developments and new sourcing opportunities, and keen to contribute ideas that improve our procurement processes. You work well independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining focus on operational excellence.

Please apply with your CV in English.

What we offer

We believe in supporting our people to grow and thrive. You will join a procurement team that values your contributions and invests in your professional development. Based in Ploiești, you will experience a friendly, inclusive environment where colleagues from different backgrounds collaborate and contribute their expertise.

Your benefits:

• Full-time permanent position
• 25 holiday days per year (plus one additional day for every five years of seniority)
• 13th salary and Christmas allowance
• Additional private health insurance
• Monthly flexible benefits budget
• Annual individual performance review and targeted development support
• Training and development opportunities to support your professional growth in procurement and supply chain management

Your development:
We are committed to helping you develop your talents and move forward in your career. You can expect support through our local education assistance benefits and access to training programmes that strengthen your expertise in procurement, category management, and supply chain strategy.

Your workplace:
Join an inclusive, international environment where people from different backgrounds work side by side. At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team culture based on our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your CV via our careers portal. We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the requirements—you may bring skills and experience that aren't listed here, and we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Applications close: [insert date]. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates by [insert date].

Who we are

At ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today's biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity, and flooding.

In Romania, we operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ploiești that produces innovative stone wool solutions for building insulation, acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems, and engineered fibres for industrial applications. We are growing and investing in our people, our processes, and our performance—with safety and continuous improvement at the core of how we work.

Stone wool is a fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 11,800 dedicated colleagues in 37 countries and sales in more than 120, we are the world leader in stone wool products.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promoting diversity, and working against all forms of discrimination.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us—we refer to it as "The ROCKWOOL Way." This is the foundation on which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity, and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.