Lead the execution of global category strategies and playbooks in the region, ensuring compliance to standards and KPIs
May manage one or more regionally owned categories (e.g., Packaging, CAPEX, MRO, Facilities, Energy, Logistics), including strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations
Act as the bridge between Global Procurement and Regional Business Leaders (EMEA/APAC), ensuring alignment of priorities
Serve as a voting member of Global Category Councils, providing regional supplier insights and validating strategies
Develop and execute regional supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and cost savings initiatives
Monitor and escalate supplier performance issues according to Lincoln’s Supplier Issue Resolution SOP
Lead, coach, and develop the regional procurement team to build capabilities and ensure succession
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of procurement and sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership of regional or global supplier negotiations with $100M+ spend exposure
Strong expertise in category management, supplier development, and contract governance
Excellent ability to operate in a matrix environment (solid-line to VP Global Sourcing, dotted-line to Regional Business Leadership)
Proficiency in procurement systems, analytics, and digital tools
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