Head of Purchasing (m/w/d)

Confidential; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead both operational and strategic purchasing for an international group. You will report to the CFO/COO and have autonomy to shape procurement processes across locations.

The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to develop procurement capabilities globally. The ideal candidate has strong leadership in international teams, extensive experience in industrial procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial education or a degree in business administration or related field.
• Extensive international procurement experience in industrial settings.
• Leadership experience with international teams.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinking, initiative, communication skills, and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an internationally distributed procurement team.
• Harmonize purchasing activities across multiple sites.
• Drive group-wide procurement processes and standards.
• Conduct strategic negotiations with suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize material flows.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic procurement

International experience

Education

Bachelor's or higher in business/related field

Job description

The client is seeking a Head of Procurement (m/f/d) to lead both the operational and strategic purchasing activities for an international group. This role offers significant autonomy and reports directly to the CFO/COO, providing the opportunity to shape and further develop procurement processes across multiple locations. The environment is dynamic and technology-driven, with a focus on innovative solutions and continuous growth.

The successful candidate will assume overall responsibility for the procurement function, including the leadership and development of an internationally distributed team. Key duties include harmonizing purchasing activities across sites, advancing group-wide processes and standards, conducting strategic negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. The role also involves identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing material flows and inventory, enhancing transparency in procurement data, and supporting internal lean management initiatives. Close collaboration with management and stakeholders at international locations is expected.

Applicants should have a completed commercial education or a degree in business administration or a related field, along with extensive experience in international procurement within an industrial setting. Leadership experience, particularly with international teams, and strong negotiation skills are essential. Analytical thinking, initiative, communication skills, and fluency in English are required. The position offers a hybrid work model, leadership responsibility in an international context, and opportunities for professional and personal development.