Global Head of Procurement Excellence & AI Transformation

Argenx; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

argenx is seeking a Head of Procurement Excellence to establish and lead a Centre of Excellence that powers end-to-end procurement. You will drive transformation, advance source-to-pay excellence, and accelerate digital and AI-enabled solutions across a global organisation based in Ghent, Belgium.

You will build next-generation capabilities, embed new ways of working, and position procurement as a key value creator and growth enabler, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive strategic and operational procurement experience, with at least 7 years in leadership roles within the biotech/pharma industry or other highly regulated sectors.
• Deep expertise in biologics, clinical supply chains, and regulated environments.
• Extensive knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management, and advanced sourcing methodologies.
• Proven experience managing large, senior procurement teams and working in complex global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global procurement transformation agenda, ensuring delivery of strategic initiatives and measurable business value.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the end-to-end Source-to-Pay lifecycle.
• Define and execute the procurement AI and digital transformation roadmap, embedding innovative technologies into everyday decision-making.
• Build and lead agile procurement delivery teams focused on high-value projects, supplier optimization, and strategic business priorities.
• Establish and develop advanced procurement capabilities, including analytics, category management, supplier risk & performance management, and negotiation excellence.
• Create and govern procurement standards, policies, frameworks, and best practices across the enterprise.
• Partner with senior business leaders to align procurement priorities with broader enterprise objectives.
• Develop world-class procurement talent through capability building, coaching, training, and leadership development initiatives.
• Drive procurement performance through robust KPIs, executive dashboards, and continuous improvement programs.
• Champion innovation, collaboration, and a culture of value creation across the global procurement function.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

AI/digital transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

argenx is seeking a Head of Procurement Excellence to establish and lead a Centre of Excellence that powers end-to-end procurement. You will drive transformation, advance source-to-pay excellence, and accelerate digital and AI-enabled solutions across a global organisation based in Ghent, Belgium.

You will build next-generation capabilities, embed new ways of working, and position procurement as a key value creator and growth enabler, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver measurable