Not specified (assumed to be office-based or hybrid work)
5+ years leadership in operational procurement
Experience with sap landscape and digitalization
Strategic supplier negotiation and qualification
BW Forsyth Partners is seeking a Procurement Leader to lead and develop their procurement team, focusing on optimizing supply chains and supplier relationships within a global engineering and manufacturing context. The ideal candidate should have significant leadership experience in procurement, particularly in mechanical or plant engineering, and possess strong communication skills
Job Summary
Lead, coach, and develop the Operational and Strategic Procurement Team to ensure continuous performance improvement.
Drive the digitalization of procurement processes within the SAP landscape while standardizing tools and contracts.
Build stable, resilient supply chains by assessing international markets and identifying new sourcing opportunities.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
BW Forsyth Partners is seeking a Procurement Leader to lead and develop their procurement team, focusing on optimizing supply chains and supplier relationships within a global engineering and manufacturing context. The ideal candidate should have significant leadership experience in procurement, particularly in mechanical or plant engineering, and possess strong communication skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years leadership in operational procurement
Experience with SAP landscape and digitalization
Strategic supplier negotiation and qualification
Fluent English communication skills
Leading decentralized teams in matrix organizations
Nice-to-have
Industrial Engineering degree background
Mechanical or plant engineering industry experience
Make-or-buy decision expertise
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Sustainable growth mindset
Key Requirements
Successfully completed degree in Business Administration or Engineering
At least 5 years of leadership experience in procurement
Vocational training as Industrial Clerk or comparable technical qualification