Strategic GEM Procurement Leader: Cost, Supply, Impact

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is seeking a Procurement Director for Global Emerging Markets to lead the procurement agenda across a complex region with a spend responsibility of over €1bn. This senior leadership role requires a candidate with substantial experience in cost and supply performance delivery, capable of leading teams and driving operational excellence.

You will build strong supplier relationships, define sourcing strategies, and drive innovation. The position calls for a leader with deep commercial and financial acumen and the ability to navigate multicultural environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement leadership experience in a global environment.
• Strong track record in cost, cash, and supply performance delivery.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-performing team of procurement managers.
• Define sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and continuity.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Team leadership

Supply chain understanding

Commercial acumen

Financial acumen

Risk mitigation

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree level education; MBA preferred

Job description

Jacobs Douwe Egberts UK is seeking a Procurement Director for Global Emerging Markets to lead the procurement agenda across a complex region with a spend responsibility of over €1bn. This senior leadership role requires a candidate with substantial experience in cost and supply performance delivery, capable of leading teams and driving operational excellence.

You will build strong supplier relationships, define sourcing strategies, and drive innovation. The position calls for a leader with deep commercial and financial acumen and the ability to navigate multicultural environments.