Head of Procurement

7 mesi fa

Milano, Italia Quest Search and Selection A tempo pieno

**The Company**:
Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting for a global leading multimodal transportation and logistics company.They provide robust solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries, customized to meet their needs across sea, rail, and road transport. Their team comprises over 500 experts representing more than 22 nations, ensures reliable service and efficient trade flow management.

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

- Being at the forefront of the spend optimisation strategy and making savings across the group.
- Lead a team of circa 6 people within Marine, Rail and Category etc.
- Lead and be management within a matrix structure with global points of contact.
- Support the implementation of state-of-the-art methods, processes, and tools related to strategic procurement, including material group management, supplier management, pooling of demands, framework agreements, and best-cost country sourcing.
- 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 for their realization.
- Take a personal lead in key negotiations, fostering effective communication and collaboration throughout the procurement process.

**To be successful in this Head of Procurement - (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.
- Behavioural - 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 and exhibit fluency in business English.

**Benefits for this Head of Procurement - (Supply Chain & Logistics) role**:

- 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.

(Please note that this is a relocation role to Amsterdam and you must be able to travel regularly in Europe and the UK)

**Salary**: €120,000.00 - €140,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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