Head of Strategic Procurement (m/f/d)
Head of Strategic Procurement - Global Leadership Role
Drive transformation and shape procurement strategy in a leading industrial organisation
Are you a visionary procurement leader ready to influence the future of a global business? I'm partnering with a major player in the industrial manufacturing sector seeking a Head of Strategic Procurement to lead its international procurement function. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll set the strategic direction, optimise processes, and position procurement as a key driver of value creation across the organisation.
Why This Role Matters
Procurement here is more than sourcing - it's about enabling growth, ensuring resilience, and embedding strategic thinking into every operational decision. You'll lead a global team, develop innovative strategies, and integrate procurement seamlessly into cross-functional projects, directly influencing profitability and sustainability.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute global procurement strategies for materials, products, services, and investments.
- Transformation & Innovation: Drive digitisation, process optimisation, and best-in-class procurement practices.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Represent procurement in major business initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Organisational Development: Champion a collaborative culture while fostering continuous improvement and talent development.
- Team Leadership: Lead and coach an international strategic procurement team, building capability and succession.
- Value Creation: Position procurement as an end-to-end partner for operations, delivering cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and sustainability.
What You Bring
- Extensive leadership experience in strategic procurement within an industrial environment.
- Proven track record of driving transformation and delivering measurable results.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across cultures and disciplines.
- Expertise in SAP MM and advanced MS Office skills.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
What's On Offer
- A senior leadership role in a forward-thinking, international organisation.
- Competitive executive compensation package with flexible benefits.
- Hybrid working model (up to 60% remote).
- Comprehensive leadership development and coaching programs.
- Attractive pension scheme and long-term accounts for sabbaticals.
- Health and wellness initiatives, job bike program, and subsidised meals.
- A culture that values individuality, collaboration, and innovation.
If you're ready to lead strategic procurement at the highest level and make a lasting impact in an industry of the future, let's connect.
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