Senior Procurement Manager - External Manufacturing

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES #LI-DNI

- Lead and develop a team responsible for Procurement Supply Excellence and Business Engagement activities across EMEA. - Develop and execute sourcing category strategies for External Manufacturing to optimize cost, value, and risk. - Manage supplier performance through robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices. - Drive Procurement’s involvement in innovation, commercialization, and long-term business planning. - Partner with Business Units to align procurement strategy with commercial and operational objectives. - Deliver value through cost savings initiatives, supply base optimization, and continuous improvement programs. - Lead cross-functional projects to ensure supply continuity and operational excellence, applying lean and six sigma principles. - Collaborate with Category Management and Supply Chain teams to achieve optimal Total Cost of Ownership and high stakeholder satisfaction.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline. - Solid experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain, including significant External Manufacturing exposure (FMCG preferably). - Proven team management experience preferred, with the ability to develop and lead high-performing teams. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, assess business opportunities, and support strategic decision-making. - Strong track record of delivering major cost savings initiatives and leading cross-functional projects. - Deep understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and supply chain optimization. - Commercially astute with the ability to analyze complex business opportunities and manage competing priorities. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing topics and priorities. - Confident communicator with strong influencing skills and experience engaging senior stakeholders.