Director Procurement Northern Europe

Sibelco Group; Talke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sibelco as the Director of Procurement for Northern Europe and drive strategic sourcing and procurement excellence. This leadership role requires extensive experience in category management and supplier negotiation to support business transformation and sustainability goals across the region. You'll lead a high-performing team, partnering with operational leaders and ensuring compliance while delivering substantial value across our Northern European operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement and people management.
• Proven track record in category management and supplier negotiation.
• Strong project and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement regional procurement category strategies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
• Ensure effective supplier performance management.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Leadership

Change management

Job description

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Director Procurement Northern Europe

Apply locations Talke time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 22, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id J013918 Director Procurement Northern Europe

Location:

Talke

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Are you passionate about strategic procurement and driving change? Join our team as Director Procurement – Northern Europe and play a key role in transforming and optimizing our sourcing strategies across the region.

We are looking for an experienced procurement leader to drive procurement category management excellence, lead cross-functional projects, and deliver real value across our Northern European operations primarily concentrated in the UK, Norway, Finland and Sweden. This is a highly visible leadership role with a strong focus on value creation, business partnering, sustainability and compliance.

In the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Define and implement regional procurement category strategies to secure supply, generate financial value, mitigate risks, and drive sustainability goals and compliance.

• Partner with the operational leaders to support them in achieving the regional strategy.

• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team across the sub-region, fostering talent and collaboration.

• Drive the adoption of new technologies and embedment of Source to Pay process to further enhance the impact of procurement in Sibelco.

• Ensure effective supplier performance management, negotiation, and contract compliance.

• Support regional and customer-specific projects, including sustainability and M&A integration initiatives.

• Uphold internal and external compliance standards, ensuring procurement aligns with company policies and regulations.

To be successful in this role, you have:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement and people management, ideally within an international industrial context.

• Proven track record in category management, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing.

• Strong project and change management skills, with the ability to drive transformation.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.

• Experience working in a regional or international matrix environment, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• A results-driven mindset with strong business acumen and the ability to manage complexity with confidence.

• Eagerness to adopt new technologies and enhance our procurement data quality.

Join us at Sibelco and be part of a global procurement transformation. Apply today and help shape the future of sourcing and supplier management in Northern Europe.

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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