Head of International Procurement
Core
Lead international procurement strategy, vendor negotiations, and process optimization across Europe and Asia Pacific to align with business unit priorities.
Role type
Senior IC Head of International Procurement
Builds
Global procurement programs, category strategies, and vendor contracts for a multi-product, global organization.
Domain
Global Procurement / Supply Chain / Fin-tech
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, procurement process re-engineering, stakeholder management, financial analysis, risk mitigation, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, category strategy definition, vendor relationship management
Preferred skills
Fin-tech or supplier-side experience, IT contract expertise, supply chain knowledge, P&L alignment
Technologies
Procurement management tools, Source-to-Pay systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate global procurement processes and policies; Act as a strategic partner to business unit heads; Evolve procurement function into a strategic role; Negotiate vendor contracts; Define category strategies across local, regional, and global segments; Manage and mentor a team of junior buyers; Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities