Cluster Procurement Head, Baltics – Nordics

Knauf Australia

. Ensure achievement of group, business area, regional and local Procurement targets .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSaurieši • LatviaLead💰 €4,000 - €6,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement leadership, driving transformation and achieving targets through effective stakeholder management and analytics. Capable of implementing Procurement strategies while ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

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Procurement LeadershipStakeholder ManagementProcurement AnalyticsCross-Cultural AwarenessMatrix Organization Experience

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Hard Skills

Procurement Target Operating ModelKPI MonitoringCost Reduction StrategiesSupplier ConsolidationDemand ManagementSpecification Optimization

Soft Skills

Leadership AdaptabilityInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Procurement PoliciesGovernance StandardsNordic Region FamiliarityCluster LeadershipBusiness Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure achievement of group, business area, regional and local Procurement targets
Steer Procurement performance through defined KPIs and target agreements; monitor implementation and define corrective actions
Lead the Procurement organization within the Cluster and ensure effective deployment of the Procurement vision and mission
Implement and continuously develop the Procurement Target Operating Model at Cluster level
Ensure compliance with Procurement policies, governance standards, delegated authorities and relevant processes
Drive transparency through Procurement analytics and reporting, savings and Cluster synergies
Support definition and implementation of local category strategies aligned with regional, EMEA and CoE priorities
Identify and prioritize value levers, including cost reduction, demand management, specification optimization and supplier consolidation
Act as key Procurement counterpart to Cluster leadership and business stakeholders
Maintain close communication with the Regional Procurement Head and BA / CoE Procurement network
Foster cooperation between Procurement, Supply Chain Management and other Business Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Procurement leader with a strong track record in leading teams and driving transformation
Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization, balancing regional, cluster and country priorities
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across different levels of the organization
Familiarity with the Nordic region and its business environment
Fluent in English language
Strong cross-cultural awareness and leadership adaptability
Ability to travel
Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams with a cluster-wide mandate

Benefits

Comp & perks

An international working environment with a multicultural, inclusive and diverse workplace
A development-oriented organizational culture
Health and accident insurance package
Other attractive benefits in line with corporate standards