Global Procurement Director — Strategy & Transformation

Austriacard Holdings Ag; Wien; On-site; EUR 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Executive benefits package

International career development

Job summary

Austriacard Holdings AG seeks a Group Head of Procurement to design and lead a global procurement organization across its technology and manufacturing footprint. You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier excellence, and cost discipline to improve EBITDA and working capital.

You will build an international procurement function, partner with Operations, Finance, and Engineering, and deliver measurable value through data-driven decisions and risk management across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing.
• Proven track record managing procurement across multiple countries and manufacturing locations.
• Experience in sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, category management, and procurement transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Group Procurement Strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build a Group-wide procurement organization, operating model, governance framework, and performance culture.
• Drive procurement transformation and establish best-in-class procurement practices across all entities.
• Lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and major tender activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Procurement transformation

Cost optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Education

University degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or related field

Job description

Austriacard Holdings AG seeks a Group Head of Procurement to design and lead a global procurement organization across its technology and manufacturing footprint. You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier excellence, and cost discipline to improve EBITDA and working capital.

You will build an international procurement function, partner with Operations, Finance, and Engineering, and deliver measurable value through data-driven decisions and risk management across multiple countries.