Head of Procurement to build and manage a global procurement function at Bimeda. Leading strategy execution, supplier management, and procurement governance across diverse markets.
Responsibilities
Build, scale, and lead a global procurement capability
Define the global procurement strategy and operating model
Deliver sustainable cost advantage, supply continuity, and long-term value across a complex, multinational organisation
Chair the Global Procurement Sub-Committee and act as the primary enterprise authority on procurement governance, strategy, and supplier economics across all divisions
Establish procurement governance, visibility, and influence
Drive strategic sourcing, supplier performance, risk management, and transformation aligned to enterprise financial and operational objectives
Report regularly to the Global Executive Committee on procurement performance, risk, savings delivery, and supply continuity
Develop and lead global and regional category strategies, focusing on the most material spend and risk areas, including APIs and key raw materials
Ensure rapid implementation of best-in-class cost saving initiatives through direct engagement and performance challenge
Design and implement standard global procurement processes, policies, and governance, while enabling regional agility.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
MBA or postgraduate qualification strongly preferred
8+ years’ progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain leadership within large, multinational organisations
Senior leadership experience with responsibility for building, transforming, or scaling procurement capabilities
Direct accountability for large, complex global spend portfolios across direct, indirect, capital, API, and outsourced manufacturing categories
Demonstrated leadership of CMO, API, and outsourced manufacturing models, including contract negotiation, governance, and performance management
Proven record of personally leading major supplier negotiations and delivering material, sustained cost savings at enterprise scale
Experience operating across multiple geographies and cultures, including Asia-based sourcing environments.
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