A global leader in the life sciences industry is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join the team as the Director of Procurement. This key leadership role will play a crucial part in managing a diverse team with significant responsibility and influence over procurement strategies and processes/best practices so is well suited to a highly motivated, results driven individual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company objectives, demonstrating a performance-driven mindset and an entrepreneurial approach.
- Manage a spend of around โฌ300M, across both direct and indirect materials whilst also driving procurement excellence and process improvement. Oversee the P2P process, streamlining the process and ultimately driving efficiency.
- Lead and mentor a team of 20 strategic and operational professionals spread across Europe, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Work collaboratively with procurement teams on both local and global scales to identify and implement cost-saving strategies.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior procurement role, managing large-scale spend and leading diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English; proficiency in another European language is beneficial but not essential.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management skills with proven experience working with senior management as this role will be working closely with C-suite.
- A dynamic, strategic individual with high energy levels, capable of thriving in a fast-paced and challenging work environment, you have a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Comfortable with a hybrid work setting with regular presence in the Brussels office.
What We Offer:
- A challenging and rewarding role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization at the forefront of medical advancement.
- Clear career progression from day 1.
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