Global Procurement Category Head for Process Equipment, Electrical & Controls

EMEA Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company seeks an experienced Global Procurement Category Head for Process Equipment, Electrical & Controls. This critical role involves driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier relationships, and delivering value through cost efficiency and process excellence, leading a team across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Procurement or Operations within complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional and multi-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive global sourcing strategies for equipment, electrical, and controls.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through TCO and value engineering.
• Align Procurement plans with key internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Procurement processes

Cost efficiency

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Global Procurement Category Head for Process Equipment, Electrical & Controls

Global Procurement Category Head for Process Equipment, Electrical & Controls

Direct message the job poster from EMEA Recruitment

Our client, a global manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Global Procurement Category Head for Process Equipment, Electrical & Controls.

This role is part of the Indirect Procurement leadership team and oversees a team of Sourcing professionals across multiple regions.

You will drive strategic Sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, and deliver value through cost efficiency and process excellence.

Key responsibilities of the Global Procurement Category Head:

• Drive global Sourcing strategies for equipment, electrical, and controls

• Improve Sourcing processes and foster a cost-focused culture

• Leverage market insights and best practices in supplier management

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through TCO and value engineering

• Enhance supplier terms to support growth and profitability

• Align Procurement plans with key internal stakeholders

Experience:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

• Solid background in Procurement or Operations within complex manufacturing environments

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions

• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management

• Proven track record leading cross-functional and multi-cultural teams

• Fluency in English

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at www.emearecruitment.com

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

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