Head of Procurement (m/f/d)

Location: Flexible/ remote within Germany Managing a €450 million spend

I'm partnered with a global market leading industrial & manufacturing company that is searching for a Head of Global Procurement to lead their indirect & direct procurement functions across the EMEA regions. This organisation currently sits at around 5, 000 employees and is going through a significant growth stage across all business units. This is a huge opportunity for someone to define, lead and implement the global procurement strategy for the business and carve out the future organisation.

Responsibilities: Develop and execute the global procurement strategy across direct & indirect purchasing aligned with the company objectives Lead an international team of 10 procurement professionals based in multiple countries across the EMEA region Direct categories include sensors, detectors, electronics etc. Indirect categories include IT, Fleet, Travel, Professional Services, Marketing, Office Supplies etc. Drive cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards Lead global supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management Build long-term, value-driven supplier partnerships Standardise procurement processes and governance globally Implement and optimise procurement systems and tools

Experience Required: 10+ years of procurement experience within direct & indirect purchasing Experience with project purchasing is preferable, especially with large EPC projects Experience leading internal teams based in different countries and regions Previous experience within the industrial & manufacturing sector Bachelors degree within a technical field Experience with modern procurement tools such as Coupa, Jagger, eAuctions, AI in procurement etc.