Job Description

Overview:

As the leader of Indirect Procurement for Europe, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of over

$300 million

in indirect spend across

10+ manufacturing sites and office locations

. This role requires a dynamic and visionary leader to drive value creation, supplier performance, and organizational excellence through a high-performing team and strong stakeholder partnerships.
Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Spend Management

: Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for $300M+ in indirect procurement across multiple European sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and value delivery.

Team Leadership

: Manage and develop a team of 15 commodity managers and remote site buyers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration

: Partner with corporate and manufacturing stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational needs and long-term goals.

Data-Driven Decision Making

: Leverage spend analytics and vendor segmentation to identify high-impact opportunities. Develop and implement commodity strategies and sourcing initiatives that drive measurable value.

Proactive Engagement

: Share insights on spend trends, market dynamics, and sourcing opportunities with key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

: Apply TCO principles to optimize cost, service levels, and supplier performance.

Project Pipeline Development

: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of sourcing projects across all categories. Regularly communicate progress and savings opportunities to stakeholders.

Supplier Relationship Management

: Cultivate executive-level relationships with critical suppliers. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to assess performance and identify mutual growth opportunities.

Performance Oversight

: Ensure suppliers meet service and delivery commitments. Act as the escalation point for performance issues and engage vendor leadership as needed.

Talent Development

: Mentor and coach team members to enhance capabilities and build a world-class indirect sourcing organization.

Compliance & Governance

: Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

Key Skills & Competencies

Strategic and innovative mindset with a track record of delivering incremental value Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise Deep experience in contracting and dispute resolution Advanced analytical, strategic sourcing, and category management capabilities Proven leadership in developing high-performing teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects Demonstrated success in cost savings and value creation Exceptional communication skills across all organizational levels

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field 10+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on MRO and Corporate Services preferred 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams Industry experience in oil, gas, chemicals, or industrial manufacturing strongly preferred Experience with major capital projects ($25MM+) is a plus * Willingness to travel 10-20%, including outside of Europe