Regional Indirect Procurement Leader - EMEA
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The Regional Indirect Procurement Leader – EMEA will play a key role in optimizing and aligning indirect procurement processes across the region. The position is responsible for driving compliance, standardization, cost optimization, and regional implementation of global strategies in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and the global procurement team.
What will you do?
- Develop and implement regional category strategies in alignment with global procurement objectives and local business needs
- Monitor and improve compliance with procurement policies, drive process standardization, and support audits and controls
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders (e.g. Business Controllers, PC Procurement, GMs) through structured communication platforms
- Identify and implement regional cost-saving and efficiency opportunities, including digitalization and supplier consolidation
- Lead or support regional tenders and sourcing initiatives, ensuring strategic supplier selection and contract finalization
- Manage supplier development initiatives and define key performance indicators to improve service levels and performance
- Act as a liaison between global category managers and local entities to ensure successful implementation of global strategies
- Coordinate the Office Supplies Category across the EMEA region and align with other regional leaders within the Group
- Support local teams in contract negotiations and supplier relationship management where relevant experience is not yet established
What do you need for this role?
- Solid experience in indirect procurement or supply chain management within a regional or multi-country setup
- Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to process optimization and stakeholder engagement
- Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills across all levels of an organization, both internally and with suppliers
- Experience in policy implementation, contract management, and procurement project leadership
- Proficiency in English
- Willingness to travel across the EMEA region when required
What can we offer?
- Emphasis on work-life balance: flexible working hours (37.5h/week), 5 weeks of vacation, and 3 days off
- Hybrid working model: possibility to work from home 3 days per week
- Modern office environment near city center and friendly international team culture
- Support for continuous development: soft skills training, language courses, LinkedIn Learning access
- Financial benefits: annual salary review, contribution to pension plan (up to CZK 2,000/month), and Multisport card
- Inclusive company culture that values collaboration, openness, and support
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