Head of Operational Excellence Europe & HQ

Major accountabilities:

• Lead the Operational Excellence agenda across the Procurement function, ensuring structure, discipline, and transparency.
• Govern Procurement priorities through clear processes, routines, and performance standards.
• Track and maintain ownership of strategic objectives, operational goals, and cross‑functional commitments.
• Manage end‑to‑end Procurement objectives, KPIs, and performance reporting frameworks.
• Ensure KPIs are well‑defined, measured, embedded in decision‑making, and monitored for progress and gaps.
• Maintain full visibility of delivery status, risks, dependencies, and performance trends, driving corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee Procurement data governance, reporting landscape, and management information accuracy and consistency.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and drive standardization, automation, and reporting efficiency.
• Lead development of high‑quality leadership presentations, synthesizing progress, risks, and recommendations for executive communication.
• Lead and develop a team whilst building strong capabilities and fostering a proactive, high‑performance culture

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in within a Procurement environment
• Proven track record in Procurement Leadership (ideally global or regional).
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing global strategies and delivering measurable business impact.
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
• Demonstrated success in project management and operational excellence
• Ability to operate effectively within global, matrixed organizations, and collaborate across diverse geographies and cultures.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

Languages:

• Fluent English (both written and spoken)