A leading global business process outsourcing group is seeking a Global Head of Procurement to take full ownership of their indirect and services procurement portfolio, spanning approximately USD 300 million in annual spend across eleven countries. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy at group level, reporting directly to the Group CFO.
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You will be empowered to drive measurable savings, enhance supplier risk management, and foster transparency and efficiency throughout the organisation's procurement landscape. With a diverse footprint covering major markets such as Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, you will lead two category-focused teams and provide functional guidance to local buyers internationally. The organisation values flexibility, knowledge sharing, and supportive leadership, making this an ideal environment for those who thrive in collaborative settings and are committed to nurturing high-performing teams.
- Take responsibility for strategic procurement decisions impacting USD 300 million in global spend across eleven countries, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and delivering tangible results.
- Lead and develop two dedicated category teams while providing functional governance to local buyers in Vietnam, Hungary, and Hong Kong, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
- Enjoy the benefits of working within a globally recognised BPO group that prioritises transparent processes, inclusive leadership, and opportunities for personal and team development.
What you'll do:
As Global Head of Procurement, you will play a central role in shaping how the organisation approaches its indirect and services spend on a global scale. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve setting strategic direction for procurement activities, leading complex negotiations with key suppliers, embedding governance standards across multiple regions, and developing your teams into trusted partners within the business. Success in this role requires you to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels both within your immediate teams and among local buyers internationally while maintaining a clear focus on delivering measurable savings and mitigating supplier risks. You will also be responsible for reporting performance outcomes to senior leadership, ensuring that procurement remains a transparent and value-adding function throughout the group's extensive footprint.
- Define and implement a global procurement strategy that aligns with the organisation's overarching corporate goals and objectives. xgikmsk
- Lead all aspects of category management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for indirect and services spend.
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