Procurement Director - GEM Procurement

ppAs Procurement Director for Global Emerging Markets, you'll lead the full procurement agenda across one of JDE Peet's most complex and diverse regions — with a spend responsibility of over €1bn spanning Raw Materials, Packaging, External Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, and more. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer and leading a team of 40–50 managers and buyers, you'll set the strategic direction, drive operational excellence, and deliver cost, cash, and supply performance across GEM factories. This is a senior leadership role for someone with the commercial sharpness, people leadership, and regional expertise to make a real mark on a fast‑growing, global business. /p pbWhat you'll be doing: /b /p ul liBuild, lead, and coach a high‑performing team of regional procurement managers and buyers across the full GEM category portfolio /li liDefine and execute robust sourcing strategies across Direct and Indirect categories, delivering cost savings, cash targets, and supply continuity /li liBuild and maintain strategic supplier relationships, leading negotiations and managing a portfolio of contractual agreements to mitigate supply, price, and quality risk /li liIdentify and prioritise total cost of ownership savings opportunities and build longer‑term productivity pipelines /li liAct as the senior escalation point for suppliers and factories across the region, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders /li liDrive innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement — ensuring alignment with the global operating model and procurement excellence standards /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 pFor this role as Procurement Director – GEM, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: /p ul li10+ years of procurement leadership experience with a strong track record in cost, cash, and supply performance delivery across a complex, global environment /li liProven ability to lead and develop large procurement teams (managers and buyers) across multiple categories and geographies /li liDeep understanding of E2E supply chain, SRM programmes, risk mitigation strategies, and P2P technologies /li liStrong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to influence at the most senior levels /li liExperience working across the GEM region and navigating complex, multicultural environments /li liDegree level education; MBA or further qualification preferred /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr