Global sourcing manager (Processing - Technical & Maintenance Equipment)

About the job

As our new Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for setting up and implementing ICL’s global procurement strategy for key Process Equipment globally: Maintenance, Repair & Operations Technical Equipment, and to generate reduction in the total cost of ownership. You will work closely together with internal stakeholders across the globe with major activities in Israel, Spain and Europe. Strategy execution, Global Agreements, Capex Experience are an utmost essential part of this role.

You will actively participate in the strategic sourcing activities for this technical category and sub-category, with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving product quality or vendor service levels. You will be part of a very driven and international team of Global Sourcing Managers and Operational Buyers that work very closely together on the many sub-categories, to bring high Service Excellence to our internal stakeholders. Focus on Global Agreements, Strategies and innovative cost reduction ideas, focus on LCC suppliers will be a key aspect requirement.

In more detail, you will

• Identify, evaluate & select suppliers, negotiate and close framework-agreements of Global & EU region products and services under the Processing, Technical & Maintenance Equipment sub-category.
• Drive product demand optimization throughout ICL via collaboration with the relevant ICL units.
• Train Buyers to achieve Operational Targets, while nurturing them to be future GSM’s, having them involved in Negotiation, Contract handling.
• Maintain and develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, markets and trends. 
• Perform best-in-class negotiation processes via analysis of supply & demand trends.
• Monitor performances of vendors and their compliance with their commitments.
• Build relationship with your global and regional (key) suppliers & actively manage them.

About you:

To be successful in this role you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (like Engineering) with the right amount of relevant procurement experience that is needed to bring high quality procurement to this role. This means about 10 or slightly more years of Experience in Procurement/Sourcing of Equipment’s, Category related spend handling, MRO experience, Capex would be an added advantage.

Additionally, you have

• Capabilities of assessing category spend base and project management. 
• Experience in working in an international environment and leading cross-function teams. 
• Understanding of MRO & Capex supply markets. 
• Strong negotiation skills and a result driven personality. 
• Excellent interpersonal, business acumen, communication and supplier relations skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a matrix management style organization.
• Experience sourcing from LCC such as China, India, Vietnam, South Korea and other LCC countries is highly desirable.

Excellent command of English is required. Additional language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.

You will work from our EU HQ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Working with a Hybrid model of 2 days work from home and 3 days from Office

Apply now!

Do you recognize yourself in the above description? Does the job appeal to you? Then we’d love to see your application! Click on "Apply now" button and upload your resume and cover letter online.

 •              We can only accept applications through our online process.

For any questions about the recruitment process, please Paul Binnekade, TA Partner, via paul.binnekade@icl-group.com.