Global Sourcing Manager

Job Description

In this global role, you will lead ICL’s sourcing strategy for Site Services, including Facility Management, Real Estate, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Fleet Management, and related categories. You will drive global and regional framework agreements, demand aggregation, and total cost of ownership optimization across Europe, Israel, and other regions.
Experience in additional Indirect categories—such as IT, Marketing & Communication, Corporate Services, or R&D Services is beneficial but not essential.
You will work closely with regional stakeholders and procurement colleagues to deliver cost savings while maintaining high service quality and supplier performance, as part of a highly driven, international procurement organization.

Key Objectives of the Role
•    Define and execute global and regional sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories
•    Deliver sustainable cost reductions through strategic sourcing, demand optimization, and commercial innovation
•    Establish and govern global and regional framework agreements
•    Strengthen supplier performance, compliance, and value delivery
•    Enable operational excellence through close collaboration with Global Operational Buyers

Main responsibilities: 
•     Define, implement, and continuously improve global sourcing strategies for assigned Indirect categories (IT, Professional Services, Marketing, Corporate & Site Services, R&D Services)
•    Identify, evaluate, select, and negotiate with suppliers; negotiate and close global and regional framework agreements
•    Drive demand optimization and standardization across ICL through close collaboration with business units, sites, and functional stakeholders
•    Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and contract award decisions
•    Perform best-in-class negotiations based on robust analysis of market dynamics, supply–demand trends, and cost drivers
•    Maintain and develop deep market intelligence on suppliers, industry trends, pricingmodels, and innovation opportunities
•    Monitor and manage supplier performance, including service levels, compliance, risk, and continuous improvement
•    Build and actively manage relationships with key global and regional suppliers
•    Train, coach, and support Global Operational Buyers, involving them in negotiations and contract execution, and developing them toward future Global Sourcing Manager roles
•    Ensure sourcing strategies and agreements are executed consistently and compliantly across regions
•    Act as the primary escalation point for strategic, commercial, and contractual matters within the assigned categories
•    Proven track record in handling complex, global sourcing initiatives and framework agreements
•    Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions, commercial models, and supplier risk management

Your Profile
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline
•    Proven experience in Indirect Procurement, particularly across the categories listed above
•    Strong strategic sourcing and commercial acumen
•    Ability to manage and influence stakeholders in a complex, global, matrix organization
•    8+ years of relevant procurement experience in Indirect categories
•    Experience working in a global, cross-functional, and multicultural environment
•    Strong negotiation skills with a results-driven and value-focused mindset
•    Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and supplier relationship skills

 Location: Amsterdam

Interested?
Apply now, or contact Paul de Graaff, Talent Acquisition Partner ICL via paul.degraaff@icl-group.com.
We encourage candidates to apply who are located in the Amsterdam area, as we cannot support relocation.