Head of Regional Procurement - EMEA

Fuller Technologies; København; Hybrid; DKK 780,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

International collaboration

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Fuller Technologies is seeking a seasoned Head of Regional Procurement for the EMEA region. You will lead regional procurement teams, drive supplier management, and manage strategic sourcing across multiple markets to ensure competitive costs and timely delivery.

A strong focus on risk management and governance will guide regional initiatives. The role demands 10+ years in procurement, proven leadership, and a deep commercial-technical understanding of manufacturing and engineering draws.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost improvement.
• Experience managing international procurement across multiple countries and markets.
• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional procurement teams with coaching and support.
• Set regional procurement priorities aligned with business objectives and global direction.
• Oversee regional purchasing to meet cost, quality, delivery, and risk requirements.
• Lead pricing and sourcing for proposals and projects, including supplier evaluation and negotiations.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships across domestic and international suppliers.
• Oversee POs, supplier acknowledgements, expediting, and delivery activities.
• Collaborate with regional and business leaders on strategic procurement matters.
• Identify cost savings and procurement improvements across the region.
• Drive standardization and best practices in regional operations.
• Implement procurement policies, controls, and reporting aligned with global standards.
• Monitor regional KPIs and report to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost improvement

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

**Head of Regional Procurement - EMEA Region*****Join a Culture That Moves Fast — and Brings You With It.****At Fuller Technologies, momentum isn’t a slogan — it’s how we work. For over 140 years, we’ve improved the systems that keep the cement industry running: optimizing processes, reducing friction, and elevating performance. That mindset shapes not only our solutions — but how we operate as a company.**When you join Fuller, you’re joining a team that supports your growth and values your contribution. Here, colleagues collaborate openly, leaders give you room to develop, and the environment is built on trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll find the stability of a global organization and the agility of one that’s actively expanding — a place where your career can accelerate alongside the business.**If you want to move forward with a company that brings its people with it —**Fuller is where that happens.***About the role:**The Regional Head of Procurement leads procurement activities for an assigned region, supporting sales and order execution through effective purchasing, supplier management, expediting, and logistics coordination. This role provides leadership and direction to regional procurement teams and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure competitive costs, timely delivery, quality, and effective risk management. The position leads the implementation of regional procurement strategies, policies, and initiatives.**Your responsibilities:*** Lead and develop regional procurement teams, providing direction, coaching, and support to ensure effective performance and alignment with business needs.* Establish and execute regional procurement priorities and initiatives in alignment with business objectives, regional strategies, and global procurement direction.* Oversee purchasing activities across the region to meet business requirements for cost, quality, delivery, and risk.* Lead pricing and sourcing activities for proposals and projects, including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, and strategic sourcing decisions.* Develop and manage supplier relationships and performance across domestic and international suppliers, including strategic suppliers and key sourcing partners.* Oversee purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, expediting, and delivery activities to support sales and order execution requirements.* Partner with regional and business leaders on strategic and tactical procurement matters and ensure appropriate procurement involvement in sales and project activities.* Identify and deliver cost savings, sourcing improvements, supplier optimization, and other procurement initiatives across the region.* Drive standardization, process efficiency, resource optimization, and adoption of procurement best practices across regional operations.* Implement and maintain procurement policies, processes, controls, and reporting requirements in alignment with regional and global standards.* Monitor regional procurement KPIs and performance, providing analysis, recommendations, and updates to regional and global leadership.* Collaborate with global procurement and cross-functional teams to implement category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and procurement programs within the region.* Assess regional procurement risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies related to suppliers, costs, capacity, quality, delivery, and business continuity.* Develop procurement talent through effective people management, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.* Support procurement activities across additional assigned markets or countries when required.* Promote a culture of safety and ensure safe practices within procurement and related operational activities.* Other job duties as assigned.**You bring:*** **10+ years of experience** in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain, ideally in a manufacturing or engineered equipment environment.* **Proven people leadership experience**, including leading, developing, and coaching procurement teams.* Strong background in **strategic sourcing, procurement strategy, supplier management, and cost improvement**.* Experience managing **international procurement activities** across multiple countries, markets, or business units.* Strong experience working with **domestic and international suppliers**, including negotiation and supplier relationships.* Good **commercial and technical understanding**, with the ability to understand manufacturing processes and, ideally, engineering drawings.* Strong **negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills**, with a practical and business-focused approach.* Ability to **prioritize and manage multiple requirements** in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.* Strong **communication and collaboration skills**, with the ability to build relationships across functions and organizational levels.* **Bachelor’s degree** in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.*As an equal opportunity employer, Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply irrespective of sex, gender identity/expression, disability, sexual orientation, or age. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.***What We Offer:*** A competitive salary and benefits package.* Career development through continuous learning, training, and professional growth opportunities.* International collaboration with colleagues, customers, and experts across multiple regions.* Exposure to complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainable industries.* A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment built on trust and teamwork.* The annual salary ranges from DKK 780.000 to DKK 1.100.000, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.**Application and contact**Please apply by clicking “apply” on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews - also on a virtual setting as required - on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals, please.