Job Title:
The Chief Procurement Officer provides strategic leadership for procurement excellence across four divisions, driving best-in-class supplier performance and cost efficiency through the design and execution of robust, integrated sourcing strategies.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement procurement strategies that span direct and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and growth plans.
* Establish and embed robust category management frameworks to drive long-term value, innovation, and supplier performance.
* Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and maintain competitive advantage.
* Ensure procurement is positioned as a strategic business partner across all divisions, contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, and transformation initiatives.
* Oversee the development of category plans that address cost, quality, innovation, and sustainability priorities.
* Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that support innovation, continuity of supply, and commercial agility.
* Negotiate and manage key supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms, strong performance metrics, and alignment with risk and compliance frameworks.
* Embed risk management practices across sourcing, including assessments for geopolitical, financial, and operational risks.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, including ESG and responsible sourcing requirements.
* Lead the development of supplier segmentation and performance evaluation processes to ensure clear accountability and continuous improvement.
* Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership while ensuring quality, service, and compliance.
* Leverage analytics and cost modeling to identify sourcing opportunities, efficiency improvements, and supplier consolidation.
* Optimize contract structures, commercial terms, and sourcing strategies to deliver sustained savings and protect margins.
* Drive improved cash flow through payment term management, inventory control in collaboration with supply planning, and strategic buying decisions.
Key Qualifications:
* Strategic leadership skills
* Category management expertise
* Supplier relationship building
* Risk management and mitigation
* Compliance and governance
* Procurement analytics and modeling
* Contract negotiation and management
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunities for career growth and advancement