Hybrid Regional Procurement Director – EMEA, APAC

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About the role

  • 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

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Regional Procurement Director – EMEA, APAC

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridGermany

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