The purpose of this role is to drive the strategic optimization of the global procurement function by shaping and executing a procurement strategy that maximizes value, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures alignment with overall business objectives. This role is accountable for building a resilient, innovative, and sustainable supply base that delivers measurable impact on cost, quality, risk management, and growth, while fostering long-term strategic collaborations that support the organisation's competitive advantage and global ambitions.
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
* Strategic procurement leadership with proven experience in leading procurement functions across multiple regions or business units and a track record of developing and executing global sourcing strategies
* Experience managing direct, indirect and freight spend and familiarity with category planning
* Experience in contract process and negotiations and manging complex agreements
* Experience in budgeting, cost control and delivery of measurable savings, understanding financial performance metrics and procurement ROI.
* Knowledge of import/export tax, regulations, tariffs and global logistics for category management
* An excellent understanding of issues presented by international logistics
* Strong influencing, communication skills and personal impact to gain credibility quickly with senior stakeholders
* Established Procurement processes, systems, market analysis
* Ability to make tough decisions and prioritise delivery in a complex and challenging environment
* A sound understanding of regulated systems such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
* Certifications : CIPS, CIPP, CIPM, CPOS or equivalent
* Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI and experience with digital transformation initiatives
Desirable
* Knowledge of the gas market
* Experience of Quality & Environmental Management Systems
* Experience of dealing with regulatory bodies and environment agencies
* Multi-lingual