Global Vice President Procurement and Supply Chain
Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Hybrid) · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 195,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Eligibility
- Open to candidates with relevant international procurement and supply chain leadership experience, fluent in both German and English, who are willing to commit to significant international travel and can operate effectively in hybrid working conditions based in Southern Germany.
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- Required to apply
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Job description
Overview
We are executing a confidential executive recruitment for the role of Vice President Procurement and Supply Chain within a dynamic global organization headquartered in Southern Germany. This vital group-level leadership position reports directly to the CEO and entails control over a large-scale international procurement and supply chain function spanning EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions. The organization is amid considerable transformation and expansion internationally, looking for a seasoned executive experienced in wholesale, trading, or B2B distribution environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee global supply chain management and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
- Lead procurement activities including strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Manage logistics operations along with customs and trade compliance.
- Drive operational excellence and lead process transformation efforts.
- Champion supply chain digitization projects.
- Ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and product compliance governance.
- Provide international leadership across diverse multi-regional teams.
Candidate Profile
- Proven leadership in international wholesale or distribution sectors.
- Experience managing complex global supply chains and procurement transformations.
- Strong strategic thinker with a pragmatic and execution-focused leadership style.
- History of leading large, multi-country procurement and supply chain operations.
- Able to drive change and transformation initiatives in fast-paced environments.
- Fluency in German and English mandatory.
- Capable stakeholder management and strong international leadership skills.
- Comfortable working in rapidly evolving international contexts with approximately 50% travel.
Additional Information
- Hybrid working arrangement with approximately three days onsite in Southern Germany.
- Significant international travel expected (30-50%).
- Executive compensation package up to around €195,000 annually plus company car and other benefits.
- The organisation and industry specifics will be disclosed during the recruitment process due to confidentiality.
- The selection process is expected to be swift and highly confidential.