GLOBAL INDIRECT PURCHASING MANAGER

Overview

In this role you will manage indirect purchasing globally, shaping category strategies and driving cost savings across multiple spend areas. You will lead a multicultural global team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize processes and supplier performance. You will negotiate with suppliers, establish strong relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers exposure to a fast-paced, global environment where your impact improves product quality and efficiency for millions of users. This role is a strategic driver of cost optimization and cross-functional execution.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Dynamic Environment
• Impactful Work
• Growth Opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Work-life balance
• Partnerships and shopping programs

Responsabilità

• Lead sourcing for indirect categories including marketing, logistics, IT, industrial capital equipment and general services
• Manage the indirect Global team across Europe and Asia
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and conduct periodic business reviews to identify improvements and cost reductions
• Foster relationships with internal groups to align on goals and processes
• Prepare spend analytics, supplier base assessments, and cost models
• Manage complex projects from conception to implementation, including change management
• Support contract negotiations and supplier performance management
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity and information protection principles

Requisiti fondamentali

• Eight to ten years of sourcing experience across indirect spend, especially marketing
• Proven ability to manage global, multicultural teams
• Experience in purchasing across different companies and contexts
• Proven contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Process improvement and reorganization experience
• Strong track record of meeting milestones and multitasking
• Awareness of cybersecurity and information protection principles
• strong leadership
• change management
• clear communication
• contract negotiation
• supplier relationship management
• spend data analysis