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 function, category strategies, and vendor contracts
Domain
Global Procurement / Supply Chain / Fin-tech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, procurement process re-engineering, stakeholder management, financial analysis, team leadership, risk mitigation, category strategy definition
Preferred skills
IT contract experience, cross-geographical team management, Fin-tech or supplier-side experience, supply chain knowledge
Technologies
Procurement management tools, Source-to-Pay systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate global procurement processes and policies; Act as strategic partner to business unit heads; Evolve procurement function from reactive to strategic; Negotiate vendor contracts; Define category strategies and identify consolidation opportunities; Manage and mentor junior buyers; Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities