Global Procurement CoE Head

At Suntory Beverage & Food, we're inspired by our purpose to Inspire the Brilliance of Life. We believe in creating rich experiences for people while living in harmony with nature. As Global Procurement CoE Head, you'll have the opportunity to influence procurement on a global scale, drive meaningful transformation and help build a procurement function that sets the standard for excellence throughout the industry.

You are a strategic procurement leader who thrives on transformation, continuous improvement and creating global impact. You bring a unique blend of procurement expertise, digital innovation and leadership capability. You enjoy designing and implementing best-in-class processes, systems and governance frameworks that enable organisations to operate more efficiently and make better decisions through data. You are comfortable operating in complex, global environments where influencing stakeholders is just as important as technical expertise. You know how to bring people together around a common vision, navigate ambiguity, and create momentum behind large-scale change initiatives. You are passionate about developing high-performing teams and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

As our Global Procurement CoE Head, you will lead the strategy, development and evolution of Suntory's Global Procurement Centre of Excellence. Reporting to the Global Head of Procurement, you'll define the vision, operating model and roadmap that enables procurement to become a more efficient, data-driven and high-performing function across the organisation. In this role, you will:

• Lead the Global Procurement CoE strategy, setting priorities that drive value creation, resilience and sustainable growth.
• Champion global procurement standards, policies, processes and ways of working across all regions and business units.
• Drive continuous improvement programmes that elevate procurement capability, efficiency and maturity.
• Lead the digital procurement agenda, including automation, analytics, AI and emerging technologies that enhance user experience and business performance.
• Oversee procurement systems and platforms, including Coupa, SAP and Fusion, ensuring strong governance, adoption and optimisation.
• Build advanced data, analytics and reporting capabilities that provide meaningful business insights and support decision-making.
• Embed ESG and responsible sourcing principles into procurement strategies, supplier management and governance frameworks.
• Ensure strong compliance, risk management and audit readiness across the global procurement function.
• Lead a high-performing team, developing talent, capability and future leaders.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, Sustainability, Marketing, HR and Executive Leadership teams to deliver enterprise-wide outcomes.
• Act as a senior ambassador for Procurement, influencing strategic direction and strengthening relationships with internal and external partners.

This is a highly visible global leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of procurement across Suntory Beverage & Food.

This is an opportunity to build something truly transformational. You'll join a global organisation with ambitious growth plans and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy across multiple regions, functions and markets. You'll benefit from:

• A senior global leadership role with significant strategic visibility.
• The opportunity to shape and lead the future Procurement Centre of Excellence.
• Exposure to executive stakeholders and global decision-making.
• The chance to lead large-scale transformation across processes, systems, data, analytics and sustainability.
• The ability to drive innovative digital and AI-enabled solutions that improve business performance.
• The opportunity to influence procurement capability across an international organisation.
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
• Access to global career development opportunities within one of the world's leading beverage companies.

At Suntory, you'll be empowered to challenge conventional thinking, drive meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy on the procurement function.

We're looking for an experienced procurement leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence and strong people leadership. You’ll ideally bring:

• Significant procurement leadership experience, ideally gained within a global or complex matrix organisation.
• Deep expertise across procurement operations, source‑to‑pay processes, category management and supplier relationship management.
• A strong track record of leading transformation, continuous improvement and business change initiatives.
• Experience implementing and optimising procurement technologies, digital solutions and analytics platforms.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate business strategy into practical procurement solutions.
• Experience building governance frameworks, driving compliance and managing risk in a global environment.
• Knowledge of ESG, responsible sourcing and sustainable procurement practices.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with executive leadership teams.
• A proven ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and drive engagement across diverse audiences.
• An innovative mindset, curiosity for emerging technologies and a passion for continuous improvement.

You will also bring the agility, resilience and leadership presence required to thrive in a global environment where collaboration, influence and transformation are critical to success.

At Suntory, we recognise that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.