Head of Procurement leading global indirect procurement strategies at Castrol. Responsible for managing USD 0.8b global spend across multiple categories.
About the role
- NPD Procurement Manager at Karo Healthcare leading procurement process for new product development. Driving supplier engagement and managing supplier relationships in consumer healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement process for New Product Development (NPD), driving supplier engagement and selection for multiple product categories.
- Provide strategic input into business cases and ensure supplier recommendations align with commercial, quality, and operational goals.
- Conduct market and supplier capability analyses within cosmetics, medical devices, and food supplements.
- Manage supplier life cycles—from selection and evaluation to performance development and optimization.
- Stay ahead of trends by monitoring the global CMO landscape across Karo’s key product categories.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost of goods and total cost of ownership (TCO) while strengthening supplier partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure suppliers meet Karo’s high standards in quality, compliance, and delivery.
- Contribute to the development of Sourcing & Supplier Management processes and systems, helping shape the function’s evolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar field.
- 5+ years of experience in FMCG, Consumer Healthcare, or a related fast-paced industry.
- Proven track record in procurement, supplier management, and negotiation, ideally with exposure to production, tech transfers, and product development.
- Strong contracting and commercial acumen, with experience managing complex supplier relationships.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- A proactive, results-driven team player with high standards and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Benefits
- Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
- Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
- Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
- Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
- Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
- Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
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