Senior SCM IMS Category Lead

Description

• Proactively escalate and resolve high-impact supplier or project issues
• Act as the “voice of the business” back into SCM IMS Function.
• Provide clear, executive-ready communication on risks, opportunities, and performance.
• Advise on sourcing strategies for major CAPEX projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Scout, evaluate, and recommend strategic suppliers and innovations relevant to CAPEX.
• Champion adoption of digital tools and transformation initiatives at the executive level.
• Work closely with key functions like real estate etc. to drive negotiations with suppliers to realize cost reduction.
• Lead or oversee critical supplier negotiations where executive sponsorship is required.
• Ensure compliance and risk frameworks are understood and embedded in leadership decisions.
• Prepare executive briefing packs with data-driven recommendations.
• Translate corporate procurement strategies into regionally relevant plans.
• Deliver regional insights on market trends, supplier risks, and regulatory shifts to executives.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead CAPEX and sourcing projects with clear planning, stakeholder alignment and risk controls to ensure timely and strategic delivery.
• Anticipate business needs, articulate procurement’s value, and influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Driving vendor consolidation and vendor sourcing for related functions.
• Drive adoption of new tools and processes, enabling smooth transitions and building confidence in digital transformations.
• Provide subject matter expertise in CAPEX procurement and investment projects.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with CFO, COO, CHRO, and other senior leaders.

Requirements

• Should have 8+ years of work experience of which minimum 5 years in a Supply Chain Role around CAPEX and Strategic Sourcing in a company.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously and optimally in a matrix organization and with very little oversight and direction.
• Ability to lead initiatives and promote acceptance across units and product lines management.
• Detailed knowledge in managing Indirect Materials and Services, for example for Facilities, Real Estate, etc.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with C-level executives as well as rank and file in the SCM organization.
• Solid knowledge of different supply chains and logistics structures in large corporates.
• Supply Chain Certification is nice to have.
• Qualification of bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Strong knowledge of the Supply Chain Process related to Indirect Categories such as: Facilities, Real Estate, etc.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance