Head of Purchasing Europe fmd

BOARDLINK Executive Consultants International; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 130.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading industrial enterprise seeks a Head of Purchasing Europe to lead their European procurement function. This role involves building a new team in Portugal and optimizing sourcing strategies for tooling and mould products. The position is crucial for enhancing profitability and requires strong leadership and negotiation skills, as well as fluency in Portuguese and English or German.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in strategic procurement.
• Proven expertise in international purchasing processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead European purchasing activities and build a new team in Portugal.
• Develop and execute Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing strategies.
• Present purchasing strategies to executive leadership.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing

Industrial Sourcing

Strategic Procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Ausbildung

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP R3

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a globally operating industrial enterprise generating annual revenues of EUR 1 billion with consistently strong performance across all key financial indicators. With several thousand employees and a network of international production sites, the company is widely recognized for its engineering excellence and manufacturing capabilities. As part of its growth strategy, the organization is expanding its Aftermarket division and establishing a strategic sourcing focus on LCC sourcing strategy, aftermarket business purchasing strategy, and material purchasing for tooling and mould manufacturing.

Position Purpose

The Head of Purchasing Europe will be responsible for leading the European purchasing function, with a strong focus on building and managing a new team in Portugal. The role is critical in shaping and executing the sourcing strategy for tooling and mould products and the Aftermarket segment. With high visibility at the executive level, this position will directly contribute to enhancing profitability by optimizing cost structures, securing high-quality supply chains, and strengthening supplier networks—particularly across Portugal, Turkey, Eastern Europe, and other best-cost countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all European purchasing activities.
• Build and lead cross-functional procurement teams in Germany, Slovakia, and a new team under setup in Portugal.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers with a focus on tooling and moulding, particularly in Portugal and Turkey.
• Support implementation of glocal (global-local) sourcing strategies.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, audits, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and execute Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing strategies with an emphasis on supplier consolidation.
• Manage and coordinate sourcing projects across multiple international sites.
• Present purchasing strategies and results to the executive leadership team and key stakeholders.
• Ensure strict confidentiality regarding strategic initiatives, particularly concerning supplier and market developments.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in strategic procurement, ideally within the automotive and/or Aftermarket sector.
• In-depth knowledge of tooling/mould procurement and industrial sourcing.
• Proven expertise in international purchasing processes, ideally within LCC environments such as Portugal, Turkey, Eastern Europe, and other Best Cost Countries.
• Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory.
• Excellent command of English or German is required.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including team building across multiple countries and remote team management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP R3.

BOARDLINK Executive Consultants International GmbH

Neuer Zollhof 3

Germany

Key Skills

Manufacturing, Industrial Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, Leadership, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 7+ years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: EUR 130,000 - 150,000