Global Procurement Leader

The purpose of this role is to drive the strategic optimization of the global procurement function by shaping and executing a procurement strategy that maximizes value, strengthens supplier partnerships, and ensures alignment with overall business objectives. This role is accountable for building a resilient, innovative, and sustainable supply base that delivers measurable impact on cost, quality, risk management, and growth, while fostering long-term strategic collaborations that support the organisation's competitive advantage and global ambitions.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Strategic procurement leadership with proven experience in leading procurement functions across multiple regions or business units and a track record of developing and executing global sourcing strategies
• Experience managing direct, indirect and freight spend and familiarity with category planning
• Experience in contract process and negotiations and manging complex agreements
• Experience in budgeting, cost control and delivery of measurable savings, understanding financial performance metrics and procurement ROI.
• Knowledge of import/export tax, regulations, tariffs and global logistics for category management
• An excellent understanding of issues presented by international logistics
• Strong influencing, communication skills and personal impact to gain credibility quickly with senior stakeholders
• Established Procurement processes, systems, market analysis
• Ability to make tough decisions and prioritise delivery in a complex and challenging environment
• A sound understanding of regulated systems such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
• Certifications : CIPS, CIPP, CIPM, CPOS or equivalent
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI and experience with digital transformation initiatives

• Knowledge of the gas market
• Experience of Quality & Environmental Management Systems
• Experience of dealing with regulatory bodies and environment agencies
• Multi-lingual