Global Procurement Lead

Overview

As Global Procurement Lead you will drive procurement strategy across a multinational, multi-country account in the food & beverage sector. You will engage senior stakeholders and shape procurement direction, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver value beyond cost savings. You will push continuous improvement, supplier performance, and sustainable, innovative supplier programs. This role offers global exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and the autonomy to drive meaningful change within a high-impact partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy across a global, multi-country customer portfolio
• Deliver measurable value through cost optimization, service improvement, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation
• Develop and strengthen strategic supplier relationships aligning with long-term objectives
• Influence senior stakeholders across service provider and client organisations
• Leverage data, analytics, and market insights to identify opportunities and support decisions
• Drive supplier performance and value creation programs including sustainability and supplier diversity
• Champion continuous improvement and procurement best practices across the account

Key requirements

• Proven procurement experience in global, multinational, or complex environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with credibility at senior levels
• Commercially minded with focus on overall business value rather than mere cost savings
• Comfort navigating diverse cultures, regions, and cross-functional teams
• Curious, forward-thinking, open to data analytics and AI-driven solutions
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced setting

• Stakeholder management
• Influencing/cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptability to diverse cultures and teams
• Data analytics
• AI-driven solutions
• Digital tools and platforms for procurement

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