Are you able to think (and act) without borders? I am looking for a Global Director Indirect Procuement! You are going to be part of an international established company with plants, factories and offices all across Europe and active on 6 continents. They focus on food production, agriculture and industry. 

In this role you serve as the company's worldwide Indirect Procurement category expert. Lead Indirect Procurement strategy worldwide and generate reduction in the total cost of ownership of Indirect across the company. Strategic Supplier Partnerships: Build and sustain long-term strategic relationships with C-level managers of key global contractors and energy providers to ensure business continuity, innovation, and value creation.

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Job description Global Director Indirect Procurement

Tasks and responsibilities: 

Strategic Procurement Leadership:  

• Develop, lead, and execute the global indirect procurement strategy, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and value creation across all indirect spend categories.
• Drive and implement best practices in sourcing, procurement processes, and vendor management globally.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (VP operations, VP CAPEX and the GBP heads) to align procurement strategies with company objectives and to ensure process compliance.
• Lead and fit the contract strategies for mega projects using BOT, EPC, TK, and EPCM methodologies.

Category Management:  

• Lead category Directors for Contractors, Energy, MRO, IT, Professional Services, and others as assigned.
• Direct the Identification and implementation category-specific strategies to optimize procurement, foster supplier innovation, and drive cost efficiencies.
• Leverage data analytics to make informed category management decisions, including market trend analysis, supplier performance, and risk assessment.
• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key global and regional suppliers by direct interfaces with their C-suite managers to foster collaboration, innovation, and performance improvements.
• Lead and monitor supplier KPIs to ensure adherence to quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Oversee supplier risk management programs to minimize disruptions to the supply chain and ensure business continuity.

Team Leadership and Development:  

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global indirect procurement managers and teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Instruct career development and succession planning guidance to ensure strong leadership within the procurement function.
• Promote an inclusive and diverse team culture, ensuring equal opportunities and supporting team members’ growth.

Sustainability and Compliance:  

• Drive the global and territory indirect managers to sustainable procurement practices and supplier diversity initiatives aligned with company ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies across all indirect procurement activities globally.

Requirements Global Director Indirect Procurement

• 15+ Years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in managing procurement units at a global level.
• Proven experience in leading global procurement teams and driving strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple geographies.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale procurement strategies development, contract negotiations, risk management, and achieving cost savings.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, or in other Technical field.
• Excellent command of English is required. Other languages will be considered as a strong asset.

You MUST be an EU Citizen or have a permanent EU Visa

The offer Global Director Indirect Procurement

As this is a demanding and challenging job, we would like to tell you more about it in a personal meeting. Salary range will be between 140k and maximum 160k EUR gross a year.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.