Role: Senior Procurement Manager – Capex and Equipment
We are excited to be partnering with a world leader in the chemicals and industrial manufacturing space. They are looking to hire a senior procurement manager to lead one of their most complex category areas in their directs function. This team is at the forefront of innovation for procurement, and the client is seeking a highly strategic procurement leader to drive delivery and supply chain collaboration.
What Makes This Role Unique
This position offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio that includes high-volume products and 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 (€250M spend) that supports the company's core products across various industries, including healthcare, hospitality, food service, and industrial applications. This equipment ranges from basic dispensing systems to complex technological solutions with advanced 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 serving as the "vehicle" for core product sales
* Transforming traditional procurement practices 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
* In-depth technical procurement experience, ideally with an engineering background
* Proven ability to manage complex international teams
* Experience in CAPEX, engineering procurement, third-party manufacturing, or technical indirect categories
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Strong commercial acumen to balance cost optimization and revenue generation
* Experience in manufacturing environments, with exposure to external manufacturing or R&D prototyping preferred
What’s On Offer
* Competitive package of €90,000-100,000 plus a 15% bonus and comprehensive benefits
* A leadership position in a key growth area for the business
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across diverse industries
* Career development within a global organization with ambitious expansion plans
* The chance to shape the future of directs procurement in the organization
If you're ready to take on a procurement challenge that combines technical complexity with commercial opportunity, we want to hear from you.
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