EMEA Procurement Leader — Strategy & Talent

CRC Industries EMEA; Zele; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CRC Industries EMEA is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the regional procurement function across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, drive supplier partnerships, and shape procurement strategy in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes talent development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement, with a mix of office-based and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline or professional procurement qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Procurement Management, ideally in international manufacturing/chemical industry.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing management, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.
• Awareness of EU packaging waste regulations and ESG requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools (Power BI).
• Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Fluency in English; additional Dutch language helpful.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the procurement team and daily activities.
• Oversee demand understanding and purchasing across materials and indirect spend.
• Develop and coach team members to strengthen strategic, tactical, and negotiation capabilities.
• Monitor market pricing trends to support strategic decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in inter-company supply, affiliate transfers and logistics with regional colleagues.
• Conduct cost analyses and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Support stock maintenance of raw materials with planning.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts and pricing negotiations.
• Provide procurement input into regional SIOP meetings.
• Monitor, report, and act on key procurement KPIs.
• Support introduction of new products and amendments to ranges.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree

Procurement qualification

Outils

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

MS Office

MRP systems

Description du poste

CRC Industries EMEA is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the regional procurement function across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, drive supplier partnerships, and shape procurement strategy in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes talent development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement, with a mix of office-based and hybrid working arrangements.