AboutThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a world class organisation as Head of Global Procurement to align and coordinate all service sites relating to procurement strategies, frameworks, and processes.The role will primarily focus on the following areas: To develop and drive the Global services procurement strategy, standardisation and monitoring of the entire Global Procurement processDisciplinary and functional lead of employees in procurement globallyCoordinate procurement development activities between Divisions & Group Procurement, e.G.
governance, digital, supplier development, supplier risk management, etc.Build a network between LE procurement managers and maintain strong relationship with them.Leading Services Procurement Excellence initiatives Responsibilities: Responsible for the approval of global CAPEX applications > 50k and global frameworkagreements up to 5 millionResponsible for the global approval of new suppliersResponsible for global purchasing budget planningResponsible for the qualification and further development of employees in procurementDeveloping and implementing procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, lead-time and supplier relationships globally.Align with regional/PL leadership (AME, APAC, EMEA) on strategiesAssessing and mitigating risks related to supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors, and market fluctuations.Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in various countries.Upholding ethical standards in procurement practices.Monitoring and controlling procurement costs.Staying informed about market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developmentsKey Interfaces: LE Head of ProcurementLE HeadsService centre ManagersFunctional peers (Engineering, Controlling, HR, Tendering, Sales)Global Category ManagersDivisional Heads of ProcurementHead of Corporate ServiceEducation requirements: Bachelor´s degree in fields such as Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field is requiredJob experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in all aspects of global procurement or supply chain management in a multinational, project-driven engineering heavy organisationExperience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationshipsKnowledge requirements (professional, technical, language, safety): Fluent in EnglishSupply chain knowledge – understand supply chain operations and processesSupplier Management Knowledge(OTIF, Lead-times, Safety Stocks, MOQ, SupplierAssessment, Supplier Contracts, Supplier Quality)Remuneration Excellent + benefits