Head of Procurement EMEA & Global Indirect Categories

ppAre you ready to unlock your potential? At Straumann Group we’re on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide. United by purpose, we bring our best selves to work every day, embracing a high-performance, player-learner culture that inspires collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take charge of your own career, harnessing your skills, passion, and enthusiasm for learning to continually grow and progress. Together, we’re not just shaping brighter smiles, we’re unlocking the potential of people everywhere, including our own. /p pWe are looking for a senior procurement leader to shape the next chapter of Procurement across EMEA while leading selected indirect categories globally (initially Marketing and IT). /p pWe are looking for a senior procurement leader to shape the next chapter of Procurement across EMEA while leading selected indirect categories globally (initially Marketing and IT). /p pAs a member of the newly established Global Procurement Leadership Team, the position contributes to the overall direction of the function, organizational development, capability building and execution of the global procurement strategy. /p h3In this role, you will be responsible for /h3 h3Procurement Leadership /h3 ul liEstablish and lead the EMEA Procurement organization, governance, operating model and multi-year roadmap, aligned with regional priorities and the global procurement strategy. /li liAct as the primary procurement partner to EMEA leadership, Technology and Global marketing leadership bringing procurement expertise into strategic and operational decisions. /li liBuild procurement visibility and engagement across countries, business units, manufacturing sites and functions. /li /ul h3Procurement transformation /h3 ul liLead the EMEA procurement transformation, embedding effective category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, governance and performance practices. /li liAccelerate adoption of procurement systems, analytics, data standards, digital tools and consistent ways of working. /li /ul h3Global Category Leadership /h3 ul liHold global accountability for Marketing and IT indirect categories defining category strategies, roadmaps and value opportunities. /li liLead and develop the Marketing and IT Category Managers and strengthen cross-functional category governance. /li liBuild strategic relationships with critical suppliers and lead complex sourcing and negotiations where senior sponsorship is required. /li liDeliver value beyond price through innovation, demand optimization, risk management, sustainability, service improvement and supplier performance. /li liAct as active member of Global Procurement Leadership Team, including functional strategy, organizational development, capability building and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. /li /ul h3What you’ll bring: /h3 ul liSignificant senior procurement experience within complex international organizations, including leadership across regional and/or global environments. /li liA track record of building or transforming procurement organizations, capabilities or operating models. /li liStrong experience in indirect procurement, global category management, strategic sourcing and supplier management. /li liExperience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions across complex matrix organizations. /li liDemonstrated leadership of large-scale transformation, change and capability-building initiatives. /li liStrong commercial, financial and analytical judgement, with the ability to connect procurement priorities to wider business outcomes. /li liExcellent written and spoken English. /li /ul h3Nice to have: /h3 ul liExperience within healthcare, regulated or technology-driven industries. /li liExperience in Marketing and/or Information Technology procurement. /li liA relevant advanced degree and/or professional procurement qualification such as CIPS or CPSM. /li liAdditional EMEA language capabilities. /li /ul h3What Makes You a Great Fit /h3 pYou combine strategic perspective with the ability to turn ambition into practical action. You can create clarity where structures are still evolving, establish accountability across a matrix organization and build credibility through measurable business value. You are comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, asking thoughtful questions and constructively challenging established approaches. You bring people with you through change by communicating clearly, listening to different perspectives and creating shared ownership. Just as importantly, you invest in people. You develop people through coaching, clear expectations and meaningful opportunities to grow, while creating an environment where collaboration, curiosity, accountability and continuous improvement can thrive. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr