Procurement Lead - Supply Chain & Logistics

** Please note this is a relocation opportunity to The Hague region in Holland, though we are targeting people in the UK & EU the role would require full relocation if not based in this area already. **

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a global leading multimodal & logistics company . They provide robust solutions for B2B across road sea and rail across the continent. They employ over 600 globally to ensure a reliable service and efficient trade flow management around the world.

Responsibilities of this Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) role :

• Support the implementation of state-of-the-art methods, processes, and tools related to strategic procurement, including material group management, supplier management, framework agreements, and best-cost country sourcing.
• Take a personal lead in key negotiations, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the procurement process.
• Being part of an ongoing procurement transformation, applying a hands-on approach to establish a more sophisticated & efficient procurement function.
• Being at the forefront of the spend optimisation strategy and making savings across the group.
• Lead a team of circa 6 people within Road, Marine, Rail and Category etc.
• Lead and be management within a matrix structure with global points of contact.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement a robust category and supplier management structure.
• Develop and execute appropriate strategies, aligning with colleagues from production units and buying teams to drive spend optimization and create value for customers.
• Analyse procurement data to identify savings opportunities for each category/supplier and derive negotiation strategies.

To be successful in this Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) -

• You must have a minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in a roles such as Head of Senior Procurement, Procurement Lead, or Senior Category Manager.
• This is a large global player in the market with spend reaching 500,000 million Euros, so would be looking for someone in a similar size organisation.
• Working in a Logistics and Supply Chain is highly desirable, but other blue chip FMCG and consumer brands would be highly considered .
• Ideally you have worked within a business with a lead office or large Hub in Europe.
• Needs to still be hands on, flexible in approach, good internal stakeholder experience (they work in a matrix model) and able to work with different cultures, team and people to gain results.
• Happy to look at someone ambitious looking for their next step to a Head of position.
• Exhibit excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills, along with a persuasive personality capable of gaining support at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of procurement processes, tools, procedures, and best practices, coupled with a hands-on approach.
• Excel in managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Is happy and flexible to travel as there is weekly travel within Europe
• Bring hands-on negotiation experience to the table

Benefits for this Procurement Lead - (Supply Chain & Logistics) -

• 15% bonus
• Holiday days
• Company car
• Other benefits and discounts expected in a blue-chip organisation.
• Some relocation assistance can be provided but is reviewed on a case by case basis.

If you want to be part of this global leader within this Supply Chain & Logistics provider and happy to based in Holland with extensive travel, then please apply today quoting the reference JO-2402-111259.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.