Global Procurement Lead: Direct & Indirect Sourcing

EMEA Recruitment; Flevoland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organization to appoint a Lead Buyer who will own a newly created procurement function. You will manage direct and indirect procurement across mechanical components, logistics, engineering services and IT, lead supplier negotiations and establish sourcing strategies in a dynamic, international environment.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will build processes, develop supplier relationships and drive improvements across

Qualifications

• Experience managing direct and indirect procurement.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contracting skills.
• Experience in supplier development and second sourcing.
• Background in automotive, marine or manufacturing is a plus.
• Proactive self-starter who can build processes and drive improvements independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect procurement across mechanical components, logistics, engineering services and IT.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracting and performance management.
• Develop alternative European suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Establish sourcing strategies, supplier agreements and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and sourcing teams across Europe and Japan.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organization to appoint a Lead Buyer who will own a newly created procurement function. You will manage direct and indirect procurement across mechanical components, logistics, engineering services and IT, lead supplier negotiations and establish sourcing strategies in a dynamic, international environment.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will build processes, develop supplier relationships and drive improvements across