Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a global procurement strategy aligned with company growth and operational goals
* Build, mentor, and lead a globally distributed procurement team
* Build a standardized procurement framework across all regions (North America, Europe, APAC, etc.)
* Establish procurement governance, policies, and compliance standards across the global organization
* Actively support tactical buying, supplier negotiations, and troubleshooting when necessary
* Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure timely, cost-efficient sourcing for automation integration projects
* Implement lean procurement processes and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, lead time, and variability
* Introduce digital procurement tools (eProcurement, spend analytics, supplier portals, etc.) to elevate efficiency and transparency
* Identify savings opportunities through value engineering, supplier consolidation, and should cost analysis
Profile
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field
* 10 years of progressive procurement or supply chain leadership experience, preferably in automation integration, robotics, engineering services, or related industrial sectors
* Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA, etc.)
* Experience negotiating complex technical categories and managing multi million global spend
* Strong analytics capability and comfort with data driven decision-making
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with senior leadership exposure
* Strong hands on mentality—the ability to switch seamlessly between strategy and execution
* Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.) and procurement digitalization tools
* Professional certifications (CIPS, CPM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma)
Benefits
* Interesting and varied field of work
* Flexible working hours and fair compensation package
* A basis of trust and mututal respect among our colleagues
* An attractive workplace in a friendly, pleasant atmosphere
* Onboarding for newcomers and individual training opportunities
* Free beverages and many other employee benefits