Head of Procurement leading global indirect procurement strategies at Castrol. Responsible for managing USD 0.8b global spend across multiple categories.
About the role
- Logistics Procurement Specialist leading procurement activities for transport and warehousing across North EMEA at DS Smith. Driving strategies for competitive and sustainable supply base management.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for transport and warehousing across North EMEA
- Manage annual logistics spend of approximately EUR 37 million
- Develop and execute multi-year category strategies
- Lead complex negotiations and manage supplier relationships
- Drive transformational change across the procurement function
- Create value through cost optimization, innovation, and sustainability
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Mitigate supplier risk
Requirements
- Strong procurement expertise in logistics
- Proven ability to deliver results in dynamic matrix environment
- Experience in defining and implementing category strategies
- Leading change and managing large-scale sourcing
- Strong analytical skills
- Commercial acumen
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Fluency in English and Swedish
- Knowledge of another Nordic or Baltic language is an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Professional procurement qualifications
- At least five years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with the manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Health and safety standards compliance
- Opportunities for independent prioritization of daily work
- Professional development opportunities
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