Global Director of Procurement - Global B2B Manufacturing Organisation – Strategic Procurement Transformation
Executive Level Role
€140k - €160k + Strong Benefits Package
Lisbon (Relocation Assistance Available)
The ideal candidate will have experience operating a similar scale B2B organisation, to effectively navigate the business structure and make the impact required, with an employee size in the range of 1000 - 5,000.
This global manufacturing organisation has experienced exponential growth in recent years, leading to an exciting transformation period within the procurement function, as they look to move towards best-in-class.
They are seeking a highly experienced strategic procurement leader to head up their procurement function.
You will be leading a large team with 5 direct reports (Procurement Directors).
You will have significant experience within a relevant industry (FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Contract Manufacturing, Chemicals) etc. and be interested in joining an evolving procurement function, working closely with the leadership team to develop and embed new processes.
Role Responsibilities:
* You will be responsible for all procurement spend and activity across both directs & indirects, in addition to the wider transformation agenda.
* Working closely with the Overall Supply Chain Senior Director to set and deliver procurement strategies during an exciting period of transformation within a growing business.
* As a Senior leader and the procurement department head, your direct reports will be at a leadership level themselves. You will effectively ensure they are developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing their teams successfully.
* Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to develop long term strategic category plans across direct/indirect spend.
* Bring market knowledge on innovative procurement strategies to help evolve the procurement function in line with market trends and technologies.
* Effectively embed a supplier relationship and contract management policy.
Key Experience Required:
* A strong procurement leadership background within a global matrix organisation is required. Experience operating in an organisation of a similar scale is required, understanding the dynamics of a B2B firm.
* Experience across both direct & indirect spend is required.
* Experienced in developing and embedding strategic procurement policies, within a changing environment at a leadership level.
* Experience within a relevant regulated industry is required.
* Excellent communication skills to effectively engage cross-functional stakeholder groups.
* Strong people management experience of senior staff.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation during an exciting period of growth & transformation. If you’re looking for a role where you can put your own stamp on a developing procurement function with excellent C-suite stakeholder buy-in, then please apply!
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