Head of Procurement Excellence

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

Job summary

argenx is seeking a Head of Procurement Excellence to shape the future of our procurement organization in Ghent, Belgium. You will establish a Centre of Excellence, drive end-to-end Source-to-Pay transformation, and embed AI-enabled solutions across global procurement.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, partner with R&D, Quality, Finance and Legal, and build capabilities in analytics, supplier performance, and negotiation excellence to create measurable business value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic and operational procurement
• 7+ years in leadership roles within biotech/pharma
• Deep expertise in biologics and regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the global procurement transformation agenda for measurable business value
• Define and execute the procurement AI and digital transformation roadmap
• Build agile procurement delivery teams focused on high-value projects
• Establish procurement standards, policies, and KPI-driven governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

MBA or Master’s degree

Biotech/pharma background

Job description

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.About the jobJoin us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases. We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.We are looking for a Head of Procurement Excellence who is transformational, strategic, and innovation-driven to join our Global Procurement department, shaping the future of procurement capabilities, digital transformation, and value creation across Argenx based in Ghent, Belgium.About The RoleAs Head of Procurement Excellence, you will establish and lead the Centre of Excellence that powers Argenx’s end-to-end procurement organization. You will be responsible for driving procurement transformation, advancing source-to-pay excellence, building next-generation capabilities, and accelerating the adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions across the procurement landscape.This is a highly strategic leadership role where you will define and execute a multi-year capability roadmap, embed new ways of working across the enterprise, and position procurement as a key value creator and growth enabler. You will lead a global, multidisciplinary team focused on delivering measurable business impact through innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.· Cross-Functional Collaboration· Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, and other functions to ensure sourcing strategies align with business priorities and development timelines.· Enable seamless cross-functional ways of working that support efficiency, partnership, and procurement excellence.Who You’ll Work WithYou will report to the Head of Procurement and serve as a member of the Procurement Leadership Team. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Digital Technology, Legal, Tech Ops, Research & Development functions while building/leading a global team spanning transformation, process excellence, analytics, AI, and advanced procurement capabilities.What You’ll Do· 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.Interested? For this role we’re looking for:· Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s degree strongly preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.· Significant experience leading procurement transformation, process excellence, or procurement Centres of Excellence within large global organizations.· Experience leading digital and AI transformation initiatives within procurement environments.· Proven success leading senior leaders and complex global teams within matrix environments.· Strong experience building advanced procurement capabilities, including analytics, supplier performance management, negotiation excellence, and value optimization.· Outstanding stakeholder-management, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership.· Collaboration mindset where you already know that you cannot do it alone and that a diverse team will bring you to the right destination...Education, Experience And Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field required.· 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.The annual base salary hiring range for this position is €124,000.00 - €170,500.00 EURThis job is eligible to participate in our short-term and long-term incentives program.The hiring range displayed above is the range of possible base pay compensation that argenx believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hiring range is based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills. argenx may pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future.At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Before you submit your application, CV or any other personal details to us, please review our argenx Privacy Notice for Job Applicants to learn more about how argenx B.V. and its affiliates (“argenx”) will handle and protect your personal data. 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