Senior Global Sourcing Manager
Amsterdam, NL, 1062 KR
Senior Global Sourcing Manager
Full-time, hybrid
Join our global, diverse Procurement team in Amsterdam! We are looking for a Senior Global Sourcing Manager MRO, Technical and Maintenance Equipment.
In this role you will be responsible for setting up and implementing ICL’s global procurement strategy for key Process Equipment’s globally: Technical and Maintenance Equipment and generate reduction in the total cost of ownership. You will work closely together with internal stakeholders across the globe with major activities in Israel and Europe.
About the 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 products 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.
Main responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate & select suppliers, negotiate and close framework-agreements of Global & EU region products and services under the Proc., Tech. & Maintenance Equipment sub-category.
- Manage a pool of Buyers who will be reporting directly to you (6 people and 2 interns).
- Drive product demand optimization throughout ICL via collaboration with the relevant ICL units.
- 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.
- In frequent travel to sites and supplier places for projects, building relations and other project activities.
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field like Engineering; with 10-15 years of experience in procurement.
- Experience in working in an international environment; contract execution, dispute handling (technical and commercial).
- Understanding of MRO & Capex supply markets.
- Strong negotiation skills and result driven personality.
- Excellent interpersonal, business acumen, communication, and supplier relations skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and in a matrix management style organization.
Languages:
Excellent command of English is required. Additional language skills such as Hebrew, German, Spanish and Dutch is a benefit.
Location: You will work from our EU HQ in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on a hybrid model (3 day’s office +2 days’ work from home).
Interested?
Then please apply online.
If you have any questions, you can contact Jan-Kees Stout, senior Talent Acquisition Partner Europe +31618531587