Global Indirect Spend Leader - Sourcing & Strategy

Barry Callebaut Group; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Barry Callebaut Group seeks a seasoned leader to own global indirect spend. You will steer sourcing, procurement operations, and supplier partnerships to optimize cost, risk, and quality while driving efficiency across a 100-strong team and 10 direct reports.

Fluent English and international travel are expected in this senior role. With a strong FMCG/manufacturing background, you will shape global strategies, negotiate favorable terms, and partner with executives to sustain Barry Callebaut's

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement experience in FMCG/manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 5 years leading a global/regional procurement function.
• Fluency in English; willingness to travel ~15% internationally.

Aufgaben

• Lead global sourcing and purchasing operations for indirect spend categories.
• Identify objectives and link them to supplier capabilities.
• Develop and execute a global indirect procurement strategy.
• Drive strategic sourcing using best practices and methodologies.
• Deliver sourcing commitments through value-generating projects.
• Improve procurement processes, tools, KPIs, and org design.
• Identify new opportunities and savings across indirect spend.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to maximize value.
• Partner with key stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Leverage technology to enhance sourcing effectiveness.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Procurement

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Barry Callebaut Group seeks a seasoned leader to own global indirect spend. You will steer sourcing, procurement operations, and supplier partnerships to optimize cost, risk, and quality while driving efficiency across a 100-strong team and 10 direct reports.

Fluent English and international travel are expected in this senior role. With a strong FMCG/manufacturing background, you will shape global strategies, negotiate favorable terms, and partner with executives to sustain Barry Callebaut's