strategic procurement manager pe and mro

We seek for a Strategic  Procurement Manager (SPM) for Production Equipment, Maintenance Repair & Operations (PE&MRO). The PE& MRO SPM plays a pivotal role in delivering resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective supply strategies across CCHBC. This role requires long-term category leadership, supplier ecosystem management, and alignment with corporate priorities including digitalization, ESG compliance, sustainability and  net zero targets as well as geopolitical risk mitigation.

This position is critical due to the direct impact on production continuity, CapEx efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. The SPM leads strategic direction-setting for category transformation, digital tools, and risk reduction,  manages senior stakeholder engagement globally and ensures  that category strategies are fully implemented at Business Unit/Country level.

Reports to: Head of  Group Procurement – PE, MRO & Utilities

Location: Within CCHBC markets and in the Netherlands

Travel: up to 30%

OUR STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT MANAGER PE & MRO:

• Designs, drives and cascades Procurement strategic Plan and category strategy 

• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier base optimization and sustainability related targets for PE & MRO across CCHBC, ensuring resilient, cost-efficient, and sustainable supply in line with company policies and guidelines.

• Aligns with the business and delivers category SLA’s and KBI’s

• Guides and Empowers Country Procurement teams by cascading strategy and providing support to deliver category measured targets, SLAs and KPIs;

• Manages complex supply chains and supplier relationships, through structured Supplier Relationship Management processes, innovation roadmaps, performance reviews, and contractual negotiations

• Nourishes and builds alignment  with cross-functional and cross-geography internal stakeholders but also key suppliers to drive engagement and buy in as per targets 

• Represents Group Procurement in all cross-functional PE&MRO activities with key Group and external stakeholders

• Analyzes industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify emerging opportunities, boost innovation, minimize risks and protect continuity of supply/service level.

• Undertakes additional responsibilities and projects relevant to the role, contributing to personal and professional development.

• Leads talent development and capability uplift initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Over 10 years working experience and at least 4 years in  in-country and group-level procurement leadership roles, preferably from different industry sectors

• Proven experience in:

  • Stakeholder Management & Change Leadership at senior, cross-functional, and cross-cultural levels

  • Strategic Procurement Leadership in PE&MRO (including sustainability/net zero CAPEX projects)

  • Global Sourcing: from technical requirements to tender preparation, negotiation and contracting

• Working experience in matrix organization and multicultural & multi geographies environment

• University degree in Engineering or Business 

• Master or MBA is considered an asset

• CIPS or other certification is considered as an asset

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Dynamic and multi-cultural environment

• Valuable and versatile operational experience

• Exciting learning and developmental field

• High level exposure and global networking

• Vast geographic footprint, distributed among 28 Countries

• Company strongly committed to  sustainability goals and wellbeing within our organization and our communities

• Competitive renumeration and social package