The role involves leading and executing regional purchasing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring operational continuity
Job Summary
The role involves leading and executing regional purchasing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring operational continuity.
Candidates must manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFI, RFQ, and RFP activities to select suppliers based on technical and commercial criteria.
The position requires directing a team to foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the procurement function.
Matching Summary
The role involves leading and executing regional purchasing strategies to optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring operational continuity.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years strategic purchasing experience
Regional or multinational scope management
CAPEX, MRO, and indirect spend expertise
End-to-end sourcing process leadership
Direct team leadership in supply chain
Advanced English language proficiency
Nice-to-have
Sustainable supplier relationship development
High-performance culture fostering
Continuous improvement mindset
Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum 3 years in regional or multinational roles
Certification in procurement, supply chain, or logistics (e.g., CSCMP, ISM)
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Knowledge of TCO methodologies and procurement tools like Ariba