Director, Indirect Procurement GB / EMENA

McCain Foods; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods seeks a Director of Indirect Procurement across Europe to lead sourcing for ~€450M in indirect spend, focusing on energy markets, supplier relationships, and strategic value creation. The role partners with senior leaders to align procurement with business goals and to drive sustainable savings.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, develop talent, and deliver impact across Continental Europe and Great Britain in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in related field.
• 8-10 years of procurement experience, preferably indirect spend.
• Experience managing complex portfolios and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of energy markets and commodity risk management.
• Proven strategic partner to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies across ~€450M of indirect spend in Continental Europe and Great Britain.
• Develop and execute cost-focused procurement strategies for sustainable savings.
• Drive energy commodity risk management and market analysis.
• Act as trusted partner to senior leaders translating business needs into procurement strategies.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to maximize value and performance.
• Lead supplier performance monitoring and allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with global category leaders to implement best practices.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and ethics.
• Develop talent and coach teams across geographies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Energy markets

Supplier relationship management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Position Title: Director, Indirect Procurement GB / EMENA

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44497

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

The Director Pan-Europe Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading the sourcing strategy and procurement activities across Continental Europe and Great Britain, managing approximately €450M in indirect spend. This role drives cost optimization, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and sustainable value creation across key categories including Energy, Marketing, HR Services, Facilities, Business Services, and IT & Telecom. The successful candidate will be a highly effective business partner who can influence senior stakeholders, align procurement strategies with business objectives, and provide expert guidance on market dynamics. Given the significance of energy spend within the portfolio, a strong understanding of energy markets, risk management, and procurement strategies is essential. The role requires a leader who thinks strategically, plans for the long term, and develops high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Lead sourcing strategies across approximately €450M of indirect spend categories throughout Continental Europe and Great Britain.
• Develop and execute cost-focused procurement strategies that deliver sustainable savings and long-term value.
• Drive energy commodity risk management and optimization programs through strong knowledge of energy market dynamics and trends.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, translating business needs into procurement strategies that create competitive advantage.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to maximize value, innovation, and performance.
• Lead supplier performance monitoring and recommend business allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with global category leaders and regional procurement peers to implement best practices and achieve business objectives.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethics standards, and internal control requirements.
• Develop and coach talent, creating an environment where individuals and teams can perform at their best.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic procurement leadership to support organizational growth and competitiveness.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of procurement experience, preferably within indirect spend categories.
• Significant experience managing complex procurement portfolios and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, energy procurement strategies, and commodity risk management.
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic business partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong sourcing strategy development and execution experience.
• Proven supplier relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience leading complex initiatives in a matrixed, multinational environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in developing talent, building high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration across diverse geographies and cultures.

About The Team.

The role reports into the Pan-European Procurement VP and operates as part of a global procurement function led by the Chief Procurement Officer. The successful candidate will collaborate with procurement leaders across North America, Latin America, Australia/New Zealand, South Africa, India, and China, while partnering with a broader procurement organization of more than 140 team members globally.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. In this role, two principles are especially important:

• We Think Big and Plan Ahead: You will shape long‑term sourcing strategies, anticipate market shifts, particularly within energy markets, and drive sustainable value creation for the business.
• We Bring Out the Best in Our People: You will develop talent, empower teams, build strong partnerships, and create an inclusive environment where people can thrive and achieve exceptional results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI‑enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future‑ready culture.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office‑based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Procurement

Division: Global Procurement

Department: Procurement CE and GB

Location(s): NL - Netherlands : North Holland : Amsterdam

Company: McCain Foods Holland B.V.