Group Procurement Director (all genders)

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS; 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

Lead Procurement Transformation Across a Global Technology & Manufacturing Group

At Austriacard Holdings, we are looking for an experienced and visionary Group Head of Procurement to build and lead our global procurement organization.

This is a unique opportunity for a senior procurement executive to shape the future of procurement across our international operations, driving strategic sourcing, supplier excellence, cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and sustainable growth. The role reports directly to the Group COO and plays a critical role in improving EBITDA, working capital, and operational performance across the Group.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and major tender activities.
• Develop category strategies and supplier roadmaps across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Build strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers and implement a robust Supplier Relationship Management framework.

Value Creation & Performance

• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives.
• Improve total cost of ownership, procurement efficiency, EBITDA performance, and working capital.
• Introduce data-driven procurement decision-making and spend transparency across the Group.

Risk Management & Supply Resilience

• Strengthen supply security and business continuity.
• Develop sourcing strategies that reduce risk and improve resilience.
• Proactively manage supplier risks, capacity constraints, and critical material availability.

Leadership

• Build, develop, and inspire an international procurement organization.
• Establish clear responsibilities between Group and local procurement teams.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Commercial, Legal, and Executive Leadership teams.

What You Bring

Experience

• 10+ years of leadership experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Purchasing.
• Proven track record managing procurement across multiple countries and manufacturing locations.
• Deep expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, category management, and procurement transformation.
• Demonstrated success delivering significant cost improvements and organisational change.
• Experience operating within complex international manufacturing, electronics, industrial, or technology environments.

Leadership Profile

You are:

• Strategic and commercially driven.
• An influential negotiator and relationship builder.
• Highly analytical and data-oriented.
• Comfortable operating in a matrix organisation.
• Able to combine long-term strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Passionate about building high-performing teams and driving change.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS are advantageous.
• Fluent English is required; additional European languages are a plus.

Why Join Austriacard?

• Opportunity to build and shape a Group Procurement function.
• Direct impact on business performance and strategic decision-making.
• International leadership exposure across multiple countries and business units.
• High visibility with senior executive leadership.
• Dynamic environment with significant transformation and growth opportunities.
• Competitive executive compensation package including performance-based bonus.

We believe in transparency. For this position, the minimum annual gross base salary is €120,000 - per year

In addition, the role is eligible for:

• Annual performance bonus
• Executive benefits package
• International career development opportunities

The final compensation package will depend on qualifications, experience, track record, and overall fit for the role.