Job Purpose

The Head of Proximity Procurement has direct responsibilities on all Indirects and COGS categories for the AME region and is acting as a local leader and senior interface between Procurement and the Business. He/She drives the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all Procurement Policies, Processes and Strategies. The role ensures alignment of global and local strategies with local needs, drives value creation and sustainability, delivers local efficiency plans and ensures timely, high-quality execution of procurement initiatives, and identifies and

consolidates affiliate needs to inform and enrich global procurement strategies.
 

Management, development and coaching of the Procurement team as well as individuals within group procurement and the local management entities where required. Maintains strong working relationships with Suppliers and all Stakeholders to ensure all procurement activities are in li...