Procurement Partner, Europe — Strategy & Supplier Leadership

Zespri International; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FlexWELL Flexible work

WFH & the office

Zespri Day

Boost Days

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Short Term Incentive

Job summary

Zespri is seeking a Procurement Business Partner, Europe, based in Antwerp or Bologna. You will bridge regional stakeholders and Global Procurement, providing commercial leadership and procurement expertise across Zespri’s European operations.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement Business Partnering, you will support sourcing, supplier governance and commercial performance, implementing global category strategies and strategic supplier relationships in a matrixed, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Commerce or Business, with professional certifications such as MCIPS, CPSM, ISM or CIPS considered advantageous.
• An MBA or postgraduate business qualification is desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver value beyond cost savings through sourcing, negotiation, supplier management and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary procurement partner for assigned business areas across Europe. Provide commercial guidance on supplier, sourcing and investment decisions, ensuring procurement is involved early in planning and projects.
• Translate business priorities into procurement initiatives, applying Total Cost of Ownership principles to balance cost, service, risk, sustainability and resilience.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, supplier performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead adoption of procurement strategies and governance frameworks, challenge requirements to maximise value, and partner with stakeholders to develop business cases and realise benefits.
• Support supplier performance, contract management and commercial relationships. Facilitate supplier risk assessments, strengthen governance practices and ensure compliance with procurement policies and delegated authorities.
• Lead commercial management of designated regional leverage suppliers alongside business owners.
• Embed consistent procurement processes, tools and standards across the region.
• Build stakeholder capability through coaching and support, simplify procurement processes, and improve transparency, compliance and user experience.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Procurement/Commerce/Business

MBA or postgraduate qualification desirable

Tools

Procurement technologies

Analytics tools

Job description

Zespri is seeking a Procurement Business Partner, Europe, based in Antwerp or Bologna. You will bridge regional stakeholders and Global Procurement, providing commercial leadership and procurement expertise across Zespri’s European operations.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement Business Partnering, you will support sourcing, supplier governance and commercial performance, implementing global category strategies and strategic supplier relationships in a matrixed, multicultural environment.