Global Director Procurement
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This role leads Armacell’s global procurement function with full responsibility for strategy, performance, and value creation across a EUR 300–400 million annual spend in a complex, international manufacturing environment.
Your Tasks
Lead and continuously develop a high-performing global procurement organization across regions and categories
Define and govern the global procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with financial, strategic, and sustainability objectives
Build, manage, and deliver the annual global procurement budget, including people and cost responsibilities
Drive procurement performance through clear KPIs and KAIs, including savings, value creation, and commercial improvements
Establish, standardize, and continuously improve global procurement processes and governance
Drive digitalization initiatives in close cooperation with IT to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for direct and indirect spend, balancing cost, quality, and supply security
Oversee global supplier and contract management, including negotiations, risk mitigation, and performance management
Your Profile
Advanced degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
Minimum 10 years of senior procurement leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven expertise in both direct and indirect procurement categories
Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-regional procurement teams
Strong background in procurement processes, contract management, and complex negotiations
Solid financial, analytical, and performance management capabilities
Fluency in English with frequent international travel (up to 50%)
Our Offer
A senior leadership role with global scope and direct impact on business performance and competitiveness
Market-aligned compensation package reflecting the responsibility, scale of the role and location of hire
High level of autonomy and visibility with direct reporting to the Chief Technology Officer
International working environment with close collaboration across executive, regional, and functional teams
Opportunity to shape procurement excellence, digital transformation, and ESG integration at global level
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Time Type:
Full time
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This role leads Armacell’s global procurement function with full responsibility for strategy, performance, and value creation across a EUR 300–400 million annual spend in a complex, international manufacturing environment.
Your Tasks
Lead and continuously develop a high-performing global procurement organization across regions and categories
Define and govern the global procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with financial, strategic, and sustainability objectives
Build, manage, and deliver the annual global procurement budget, including people and cost responsibilities
Drive procurement performance through clear KPIs and KAIs, including savings, value creation, and commercial improvements
Establish, standardize, and continuously improve global procurement processes and governance
Drive digitalization initiatives in close cooperation with IT to enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for direct and indirect spend, balancing cost, quality, and supply security
Oversee global supplier and contract management, including negotiations, risk mitigation, and performance management
Your Profile
Advanced degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
Minimum 10 years of senior procurement leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven expertise in both direct and indirect procurement categories
Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-regional procurement teams
Strong background in procurement processes, contract management, and complex negotiations
Solid financial, analytical, and performance management capabilities
Fluency in English with frequent international travel (up to 50%)
Our Offer
A senior leadership role with global scope and direct impact on business performance and competitiveness
Market-aligned compensation package reflecting the responsibility, scale of the role and location of hire
High level of autonomy and visibility with direct reporting to the Chief Technology Officer
International working environment with close collaboration across executive, regional, and functional teams
Opportunity to shape procurement excellence, digital transformation, and ESG integration at global level
#LI-Remote
#LI-AH1
Time Type:
Full time
Apply To This Job