Procurement, Senior Manager - Equipment (Capex, raw materials and 3PM)
We are excited to partner with a world leader in the chemicals and industrial manufacturing space. They are seeking to hire a senior procurement manager to lead a complex category within their direct procurement function. This team is at the forefront of procurement innovation, and the client is looking for a strategic procurement leader to drive delivery and supply chain collaboration.
What Makes This Role Unique
This position offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio ranging from high-volume products to sophisticated custom-engineered systems. You will oversee both in-house manufacturing supply chains and third-party procurement across multiple European locations.
You will be responsible for equipment with a €250M spend, serving as the delivery mechanism for the company’s core products across industries such as healthcare, hospitality, food service, and industrial applications. This equipment varies from basic dispensing systems to advanced technological solutions with sensors, precision dosing, and specialized application methods.
Your Impact
As Senior Manager, you will lead a team of 10 professionals across Spain, UK, Germany, and France, focusing on:
* Strategic 'make vs. buy' decisions balancing internal manufacturing and external sourcing
* Development of new equipment to serve as the 'vehicle' for core product sales
* Transforming traditional procurement into a more service-oriented approach
* Innovating equipment design to create new profit centers
* Standardizing global equipment categories including mechanical components, electronics, and control systems
What You'll Bring
* Technical procurement experience, preferably with an engineering background
* Proven success managing international teams
* Experience in CAPEX, engineering procurement, 3PM, or technical indirect categories
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Strong commercial acumen to balance cost and revenue
* Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally with external manufacturing or R&D prototyping exposure
What’s On Offer
* Competitive package of €90,000-100,000 plus a 15% bonus and benefits
* Leadership role in a key growth area
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across industries
* Career development within a global organization with expansion plans
* Chance to shape the future of direct procurement in the organization
If you're ready for a procurement challenge combining technical complexity with commercial opportunity, we want to hear from you.
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