Manager Global Procurement Indirect

A global player active in FMCG sector, based in Zaventem, is looking for a Global Director of Indirect Procurement to lead and strengthen their global procurement function.

This new role has been created to support the company's international growth by aligning procurement with key strategic objectives across marketing, product, IT, facilities, manufacturing, digital.

In this role as Global Director Indirect Procurement , some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the category management team while working cross functionally with buyers located globally.
• Revisiting the indirect procurement strategy to make it much more lean.
• Modernizing the way the indirect procurement is carried out.
• Focusing on business development activities in order to include new suppliers and cascade down this approach to the teams.
• Bringing statistical approach on the table and making sure reporting is much more efficiently used.
• Working across different stakeholders to understand the demand.

About you:

• 7-10 years of relevant indirect procurement category experience.
• Strong ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret complex data, sensitive to numbers.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), stakeholder and change management.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills are essential.

About the company:

• A key role within a globally recognised industry leader with a strong presence in international markets.
• Exposure to complex, cross-functional projects across multiple regions and business units.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to ongoing training and development programmes to keep your skills up to date.
• Supportive leadership that prioritises employee wellbeing alongside business performance.
• Real opportunities for long-term career progression within a respected global brand.

Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Do you thrive in strategic roles with global impact? Would you like to join a dynamic and international environment where your expertise can truly make a difference? Then this Director of Indirect Procurement position is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Don't hesitate to share your CV with us.

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