Head of Purchasing Europe (f / m / d)

Company Overview

Our client is a globally operating industrial enterprise generating annual revenues of EUR 1 billion, with consistently strong performance across all key financial indicators. With several thousand employees and a network of international production sites, the company is widely recognized for its engineering excellence and manufacturing capabilities. As part of its growth strategy, the organization is expanding its Aftermarket division and establishing a strategic sourcing focused on LCC sourcing strategy, aftermarket business purchasing strategy and material purchasing for tooling and mould manufacturing.

Position Purpose

The Head of Purchasing Europe will be responsible for leading the European purchasing function with a strong focus on building and managing a new team in Portugal. The role is critical in shaping and executing the sourcing strategy for tooling and mould products and Aftermarket segment. With high visibility at the executive level, this position will directly contribute to enhancing profitability by optimizing cost structures, securing high-quality supply chains, and strengthening supplier networks—particularly across Portugal,Turkey, Eastern Europe and other best- cost countries.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all European purchasing activities
• Build and lead cross-functional procurement teams in Germany, Slovakia and a new team under set up in Portugal
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers with a focus on tooling and moulding, particularly in Portugal and Turkey.
• Support implementation of G-local (global-local) , L-Local(Local to Local)sourcing strategies
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, audits, and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Develop and execute Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing strategies, with an emphasis on supplier consolidation
• Manage and coordinate sourcing projects across multiple international sites
• Present purchasing strategies and results to the executive leadership team and key stakeholders
• Ensure strict confidentiality regarding strategic initiatives, particularly concerning supplier and market developments

Requirements

Candidate Profile

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