Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• MBA/Master’s preferred
• CIPS / CPSM or equivalent certification highly desirable
• 12-15 years of procurement/sourcing experience
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong FMCG or manufacturing procurement background
• Multi-site or regional procurement exposure preferred
• Proven track record in cost reduction and digital procurement transformation
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, analytics, and procurement governance frameworks

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute group-wide procurement and category strategies
• Lead sourcing across raw materials, packaging, indirects, services, and Capex
• Drive cost savings, TCO optimization, and spend analytics
• Build and manage high-performing local and international supplier ecosystems
• Lead supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and innovation initiatives
• Strengthen procurement governance, SOPs, contracts, and audit readiness
• Lead digital procurement transformation and data discipline
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Quality, R&D, and Logistics teams
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance procurement team across sites