Burga·4 days ago
4 days ago
Senior Procurement Manager
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What you'll do
- Identify, evaluate and qualify new suppliers against project criteria - technical drawings and data sheets, materials, tooling and capacity, quality standards, minimum order quantities (MOQ), lead time and target cost.
- Negotiate the full commercial package: pricing, payment terms, lead times, capacity reservations, penalties, warranties, and long-term agreements with price indexation.
- Challenge every quote with data: cost breakdowns, should-cost models, and total cost (price, logistics and quality together).
- Manage your category budget and track raw material movements before they reach our product costs.
- Work closely with inventory, quality and production teams to align purchasing with operational needs, especially during new product launches.
- Keep supply stable: backup suppliers, clear supplier KPIs and a regular review cadence, and hands-on resolution when quality claims or delivery issues hit - root cause, financial recovery, prevention.
What they're looking for
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or production company.
- Experience qualifying suppliers from technical specification to first mass production run.
- Experience handling a serious supplier failure - quality, capacity or delivery including the commercial side of resolving it.
- Ability to work with technical documentation: drawings, data sheets, bills of materials, and material specifications.
- Strong negotiation skills covering payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, and long-term agreements, not only price.
- Ability to break down supplier prices, build should-cost models, and compare suppliers on total cost.
- Advanced Excel skills and interest in using AI tools for analysis.
- Ability to own a category, make supplier decisions independently, and manage several launches at the same time.
- Excellent command of English.
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ABOUT BURGA
From a 7m² flat with just one printer in 2015 to a global powerhouse with 4+ million customers, 12+ million products sold, and revenue of over $147 million in 2025 - BURGA is not your average brand. Our products have been spotted with some of the world’s biggest celebrities, like Taylor Swift, Cara Delevingne, Lucy Hale, Alexis Ren, and many more.
We're on a mission to turn ordinary into extraordinary by transforming everyday items into style statement accessories. We are scaling fast, thinking big, and bringing that vision to life at our €10 million manufacturing facility in Kaunas, capable of producing 40,000 items a day.
With unicorn ambitions and 500+ passionate humans on a mission to conquer the world, you’re joining a team that’s rewriting the rules.
Oh, and we just landed a spot among Lithuania's TOP 10 most attractive employers in 2026, so the word is officially out.
Curious about our day-to-day life? Take a peek on Instagram @burgainsider
Curious about our day-to-day life? Take a peek on Instagram @burgainsider
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Senior Procurement Manager at BURGA is more than just a title — it’s a front-row seat to the evolution of a brand that’s taking the world by storm. You'll be at the heart of an extremely versatile and fast-paced environment, where new collections, campaigns, and product launches will keep you sharp and excited.
Your Role: Take the lead in shaping our procurement strategy to ensure the best quality, cost, and efficiency. You’ll be the driving force behind sourcing the right suppliers, negotiating contracts, and optimizing purchasing decisions. Working closely with inventory, quality, and production teams, you’ll ensure smooth operations, cost savings, and supply chain stability.
Your Role: Take the lead in shaping our procurement strategy to ensure the best quality, cost, and efficiency. You’ll be the driving force behind sourcing the right suppliers, negotiating contracts, and optimizing purchasing decisions. Working closely with inventory, quality, and production teams, you’ll ensure smooth operations, cost savings, and supply chain stability.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Identify, evaluate and qualify new suppliers against project criteria - technical drawings and data sheets, materials, tooling and capacity, quality standards, minimum order quantities (MOQ), lead time and target cost.
- Negotiate the full commercial package: pricing, payment terms, lead times, capacity reservations, penalties, warranties, and long-term agreements with price indexation.
- Challenge every quote with data: cost breakdowns, should-cost models, and total cost (price, logistics and quality together).
- Manage your category budget and track raw material movements before they reach our product costs.
- Work closely with inventory, quality and production teams to align purchasing with operational needs, especially during new product launches.
- Keep supply stable: backup suppliers, clear supplier KPIs and a regular review cadence, and hands-on resolution when quality claims or delivery issues hit - root cause, financial recovery, prevention.
- Negotiate the full commercial package: pricing, payment terms, lead times, capacity reservations, penalties, warranties, and long-term agreements with price indexation.
- Challenge every quote with data: cost breakdowns, should-cost models, and total cost (price, logistics and quality together).
- Manage your category budget and track raw material movements before they reach our product costs.
- Work closely with inventory, quality and production teams to align purchasing with operational needs, especially during new product launches.
- Keep supply stable: backup suppliers, clear supplier KPIs and a regular review cadence, and hands-on resolution when quality claims or delivery issues hit - root cause, financial recovery, prevention.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or production company.
- Experience qualifying suppliers from technical specification to first mass production run.
- Experience handling a serious supplier failure - quality, capacity or delivery including the commercial side of resolving it.
- Ability to work with technical documentation: drawings, data sheets, bills of materials, and material specifications.
- Strong negotiation skills covering payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, and long-term agreements, not only price.
- Ability to break down supplier prices, build should-cost models, and compare suppliers on total cost.
- Advanced Excel skills and interest in using AI tools for analysis.
- Ability to own a category, make supplier decisions independently, and manage several launches at the same time.
- Excellent command of English.
- Experience qualifying suppliers from technical specification to first mass production run.
- Experience handling a serious supplier failure - quality, capacity or delivery including the commercial side of resolving it.
- Ability to work with technical documentation: drawings, data sheets, bills of materials, and material specifications.
- Strong negotiation skills covering payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, and long-term agreements, not only price.
- Ability to break down supplier prices, build should-cost models, and compare suppliers on total cost.
- Advanced Excel skills and interest in using AI tools for analysis.
- Ability to own a category, make supplier decisions independently, and manage several launches at the same time.
- Excellent command of English.
SALARY: 3700-4200 Eur/Month GROSS.
EXTRA SWEETENERS
Epic Team-Buildings: Enjoy team-building activities, including our all-talked-about Christmas parties.
Annual Workation: Pack your laptop and join us for an epic workation that blends work and play, recharging your batteries and sparking creativity.
Invest in Your Growth: Every team member receives an annual 650 EUR learning & development budget to spend on courses, conferences, books, certifications, coaching, or team training. Your growth is our priority.
Birthday Treat: Enjoy a free day off on your birthday.
Exclusive Vouchers and Free BURGA Goodies: Enjoy exclusive discounts and free BURGA products—perks of being part of our team.
Health Insurance: Take care of your health and well-being by using the perk of our private health insurance (after 6 months)
Pleasant Workplace Environment: Work in a joyful space with occasional Friday team brunches, pet-friendly offices, and regular visits to our Kaunas and Vilnius locations.
Flexible Working Arrangements: Embrace a hybrid work model or take advantage of personal workations.
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Company
Burga
Kaunas, Lithuania
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