Market Procurement Director - Europe Cluster

Our client is a Leading Food & Beverage Multinational Company producing across Europe, aimed at doing better every day in a fun, agile, and sustainable way, creating pleasant and enjoyable moments for its consumers.

Market Procurement Director

The Market Procurement Director leads a Cluster of Countries in Europe including Italy; manages an international team of four and is a key member of the Procurement Leadership Team. The role guides the procurement strategy across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with business priorities. It focuses on cost optimization, sustainability initiatives, and value-creation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire: Manage and mentor a talented team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Cost savings & financial delivery: Own and deliver the cost savings agenda through the dedicated team. Drive value engineering initiatives in partnership with the business.
• Balance strategy with operational efficiency: Drive the strategic pillars and procurement must dos and underpin with strong operational execution.
• Business partnering and influence: Work closely with market leaders and key stakeholders in supply chain, sustainability, finance, marketing, and other functions.
• Risk management: Lead the risk and governance agenda, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Financial and budget oversight: Coordinate the annual budget setting process, monitor KPIs and procurement metrics.
• Procurement and category excellence: Drive simplification and efficiency in procurement processes and systems.
• Industry trends: Stay ahead of market dynamics, industry trends, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree; a professional CIPS qualification or similar is advantageous.
• Within an overall 12 years path, minimum of 5 years in procurement – including functional leadership and spend coverage in both direct and indirect categories.
• Experience in international or matrixed organizations, especially in the CPG, food, and beverage industry, is a plus.
• Functional leadership in procurement.
• Oversight of spend coverage across direct and indirect categories.
• Ability to operate in international or matrixed organizations.

Soft Skills and Behaviours

• Adaptable and collaborative.
• Effective in complex organizational structures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.

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