We are excited to be partnering with a world leader in the chemicals and industrial manufacturing space. They are looking to hire a senior procurement manager to lead one of their most complex category areas in their directs function. This team is at the forefront of innovation for procurement and my client is looking for a highly strategic procurement leader to drive delivery and supply chain collaboration.
What Makes This Role Unique
This position offers the rare opportunity to manage a portfolio that spans from high-volume products to sophisticated custom-engineered systems. You'll oversee both in-house manufacturing supply chains and third-party procurement across multiple European locations.
You'll be responsible for equipment (€250M spend) that serves as the delivery mechanism for the company’s core products across diverse industries including healthcare, hospitality, food service, and industrial applications. This equipment ranges from basic dispensing systems to complex technological solutions that incorporate advanced sensors, precision dosing capabilities and specialized application methods.
Your Impact
As Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of 10 professionals across Spain, UK, Germany, and France, driving:
- Strategic "make vs. buy" decisions that balance the internal manufacturing capabilities against external sourcing options
- Development of new equipment that functions as the "vehicle" for core product sales into various markets
- Transformation of traditional procurement practices into a more service-oriented approach
- Innovation in equipment design that creates new profit centres for the business
- Standardization of global equipment categories including mechanical components, electronics, and control systems
What You'll Bring
- In depth technical procurement experience, ideally with an engineering background
- Proven ability to manage complex international teams
- Experience in CAPEX, engineering procurement, 3PM or technical indirect categories
- Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost optimization with revenue generation
- Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally with exposure to external manufacturing or R&D prototyping
What’s On Offer
- Competitive package of €90,000-100,000 plus 15% bonus and comprehensive benefits
- Leadership position in a crucial growth area for the business
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across diverse industries
- Career development in a global organization with ambitious expansion plans
- Chance to shape the future of directs procurement in the organization
If you're ready to take on a procurement challenge that combines technical complexity with commercial opportunity, we want to hear from you.
Click Apply now, or get in touch with Declan McElroy directly at declan@pod-talent.com
