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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on sourcing strategies, supplier optimization, and cost savings. Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and provide actionable insights through data analysis and reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ManagementSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsSAP ExperienceAnalytical Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
SourcingSupplier OptimizationCost SavingsRisk MitigationContracting ActivitiesProcurement ProcessesKPI MonitoringCommercial AnalysisWorkload ManagementService Continuity
Soft Skills
People LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
SAPServiceNowPower BIDigital ToolsWorkflow Technologies
Industry Keywords
ProcurementSupply ChainEMEA RegionManufacturingFinance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPServiceNow
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead, coach, and develop the Buy Desk team, ensuring effective workload management, service continuity, and high performance
- Oversee procurement support for urgent supply needs, spot buying, and sourcing activities across the EMEA region
- Act as a key procurement partner to Manufacturing Sites, Planning, Procurement Operations, Category Management, Finance, and suppliers
- Support business and cross-functional projects through procurement expertise, market insights, supplier engagement, and commercial analysis
- Manage selected distributor and tail-spend categories, driving sourcing strategies, supplier optimization, cost savings, and risk mitigation
- Lead negotiations and contracting activities aligned with category strategies and governance requirements
- Drive process improvements through automation, digital tools, and data-driven solutions, leveraging platforms such as SAP, ServiceNow, Power BI, and workflow technologies
- Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority requirements, and documentation standards
- Provide actionable reporting and insights to Procurement leadership on performance, risks, value delivery, and improvement opportunities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- Relevant experience in procurement or supply chain supporting regional or global operations
- Experience with sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, procurement processes, and urgent supply support
- Proven people leadership or team coordination experience
- Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP and procurement systems
- Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Professional fluency in English
Benefits
Comp & perks- Collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth
- Opportunity to lead a highly visible regional procurement team
- Exposure to cross-functional and international stakeholders
- Ability to drive meaningful business impact through sourcing, transformation, and operational excellence
- Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and authenticity