Global Procurement Transformation & Capability Manager

Jdeprofessional; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s in Utrecht is seeking a Global Procurement Transformation & Capability Manager to lead the procurement-wide transformation agenda across regions. You’ll design programmes and learning pathways, drive adoption, and partner with Finance, IT and HR to deliver measurable value.

You’ll bring 8+ years in procurement and transformation, strong change management, and experience with training design and digital enablement in a global matrix environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement, transformation, or capability development in a global or multi‑region environment.
• Proven track record leading complex change programmes end‑to‑end — from design to adoption tracking.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders in a matrix organisation.
• Experience designing and delivering training programmes, playbooks, and structured change management plans.
• Exposure to digital enablement, data‑driven improvement, and partnering with IT or Finance.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred (MBA, Organisational Change, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global procurement transformation roadmap — leading change programmes that improve ways of working, governance, and process clarity across regions.
• Design and deliver global capability programmes, including learning pathways, competency frameworks, and onboarding standards for the procurement function.
• Lead digital enablement initiatives — defining business needs, driving adoption of new tools, and strengthening procurement data and performance management.
• Develop and maintain Procurement policy and compliance training, coordinating global roll‑out and tracking adoption across regions.
• Lead change management and communications plans for transformation initiatives, including M&A integration assessments involving Procurement.
• Define KPI frameworks and benefits realisation tracking, preparing executive-ready updates for leadership.

Skills

Procurement transformation

Change management

Stakeholder management

Training design

Digital enablement

Data-driven improvement

IT/Finance partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MBA, Organisational Change, or similar)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Analytics tools

Job description

Global Procurement Transformation & Capability Manager

Job Description

As Global Procurement Transformation & Capability Manager, you'll own the procurement-wide transformation and capability agenda - setting direction, designing programmes, and driving adoption across a complex, global matrix organisation. Reporting to the Procurement Excellence Director, you'll translate strategic priorities into scalable frameworks, playbooks, and learning pathways that strengthen how procurement operates across regions. This is a role for someone who combines programme leadership with a sharp change management instinct — equally comfortable shaping strategy and rolling up their sleeves to drive execution. You'll partner closely with procurement leadership, regional teams, and functions like Finance, IT, and HR to deliver measurable outcomes. If you thrive in fast-moving, international environments and love making complex organisations work better, this is the role for you.

What you'll be doing:

• Own and drive the global procurement transformation roadmap — leading change programmes that improve ways of working, governance, and process clarity across regions
• Design and deliver global capability programmes, including learning pathways, competency frameworks, and onboarding standards for the procurement function
• Lead digital enablement initiatives — defining business needs, driving adoption of new tools, and strengthening procurement data and performance management
• Develop and maintain Procurement policy and compliance training, coordinating global roll‑out and tracking adoption across regions
• Lead change management and communications plans for transformation initiatives, including M&A integration assessments involving Procurement
• Define KPI frameworks and benefits realisation tracking, preparing executive-ready updates for leadership

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet's is hands‑on, giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. We're a fast‑paced company on a mission, focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy, agility, and bold thinking. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a global team, JDE Peet's is the place for you.

For this role as Global Procurement Transformation & Capability Manager, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 8+ years in procurement, transformation, or capability development in a global or multi‑region environment
• Proven track record leading complex change programmes end‑to‑end — from design to adoption tracking
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders in a matrix organisation
• Experience designing and delivering training programmes, playbooks, and structured change management plans
• Exposure to digital enablement, data‑driven improvement, and partnering with IT or Finance
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred (MBA, Organisational Change, or similar)

Additional Information

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure‑play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand‑led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart.

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure‑play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand‑led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com .

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.

Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be!