Head Strategic Sourcing

We are seeking a visionary Head of Strategic Sourcing to spearhead our global sourcing strategy and drive procurement excellence across diverse this high-impact leadership role you will be responsible for institutionalizing standardized processes ensuring robust governance and optimizing costs through strategic supplier management. You will serve as a pivotal link between enterprise-wide business objectives and global program leadership.

The ideal candidate brings a distinguished track record in global procurement leadership digital transformation and the management of Sustainability initiatives within a large-scale function.

• Global Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive global sourcing strategy that aligns with the organizations overarching growth objectives.

• Category Management: Develop global category strategies while allowing for critical regional customization.

• Digital Innovation: Lead the digitization and automation of sourcing processes to enhance efficiency and transparency.

• Value Creation: Drive supplier consolidation and foster strategic partnerships focused on long-term value and sustainability.

• Standardization: Establish uniform Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including RFP/RFQ protocols and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.

• Policy Architecture: Define and enforce global procurement governance SOPs and Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrices.

• Compliance & Risk: Implement risk management frameworks to mitigate geopolitical and financial threats while ensuring compliance with ESG standards international trade laws and anti-bribery regulations.

• Audit Readiness: Lead global compliance reviews and maintain audit-ready procurement operations.

• Collaboration: Act as a bridge between global category leaders and regional procurement teams to ensure seamless execution.

• Contract Management: Develop and maintain global standards for contract lifecycle management.

• Team Building: Strategically set up and establish specialized teams within the region to support global initiatives.

• Education: Masters degree in Supply Chain Engineering or Business Administration.

• Professional Depth: 18 years of progressive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.

• Global Footprint: Proven track record of leading multi-country sourcing operations and managing multi-billion-dollar spend portfolios.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep expertise within the Automotive Industry is highly preferred.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to design enterprise governance and process architecture.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of global ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba Coupa or Oracle.

• Analytical Rigor: Expert in cost modeling should-cost analysis and data-driven decision-making.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional executive influence change management leadership and proficiency in English.

• Agility: Familiarity with Agile ways of working (SAFe).