At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategy and optimise supplier performance across Europe.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on value-led procurement in a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to work internationally.
- Other info: Join a team that values innovation and offers excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on procurement processes and drive commercial value across multiple countries.
- Qualifications: Strong procurement experience and stakeholder engagement skills; French is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
This European Lead Buyer role is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in York, supporting procurement activity across multiple European entities.
The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement governance and cost optimisation across markets including the UK, Netherlands, Nordics and Poland.
The European Lead Buyer will play a key role in developing a more coordinated, value-led procurement function across Europe.
Working closely with the Group Procurement Director, senior leaders and local business teams, this role will help drive stronger supplier performance, improved procurement processes and measurable commercial value.
This position is suited to someone with strong procurement experience across indirect categories, multi-country sourcing, stakeholder engagement and supplier performance management.
French language skills would be a strong advantage due to close alignment with the wider group procurement function, although this is not essential.
Key
Responsibilities: Lead procurement strategy and delivery across a defined European region.
Translate group procurement strategy into practical procurement plans across local European entities.
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business needs, market conditions and commercial objectives.
Strengthen procurement governance, policies and compliance across multiple countries.
Support the harmonisation of procurement processes, tools an...
