Head of Procurement

Job Description

Our client, a growing business in the FMCG sector, seeks a Head of Procurement for its European hub near Zurich to drive its strategic growth plans across EMEA and beyond.

As the Head of Procurement, you will operate in a senior leadership capacity,  growing the team and leading the cost management, category strategy, and external manufacturing contracts.

You will ensure risk mitigation and contingency sourcing plans are in place and work closely with the Finance and Supply Chain departments to ensure continuity.

Key focus will include evaluating and monitoring existing suppliers, identifying new potential suppliers, and negotiating and agreeing terms and conditions.

We are looking for high-calibre candidates with the following skillset:

• Ideally, 10+ years’ experience in the management of Procurement processes and activities within the FMCG industry
• Experience in developing a strong supplier base through competent influencing and negotiating
• Excellent root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English is mandatory

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