KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Report to the Regional Procurement Lead and collaborate to develop country-procurement strategies, goals, and initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
Set clear team targets, KPIs, and performance metrics for the cross-functional procurement regional team, and ensure they are achieved or exceeded
- Develop and implement procurement strategies and initiatives to drive cost savings,
improve efficiency, and enhance supplier performance
- Oversee the management of local procurement operations and lead specific RFP/RFI/RFQ projects as needed. Provide guidance, training, mentoring, and support
to team members to ensure they thoroughly understand the business needs, procurement expertise, and project requirements
- Ensure high-performance standards for the Local Procurement teams and maintain
100% compliance with regulatory requirements, and company policies, especially
those related to anti-corruption and ethical business practices
- Collaborate with Local, Regional partners and internal teams to maintain clear and
effective communication, meet stakeholder expectations, and resolve operational
challenges efficiently
- Drive continuous process improvements by leveraging best practices, streamlining
procurement processes, and implementing procurement technologies
- Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to
proactively identify innovation and cost savings opportunities
- Prepare and present regular reports, performance metrics, and analyses to the Global
Head of Procurement & Regional Procurement Lead as required


KEY REQUIREMENTS

- Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management
(CPSM) or Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) are a plus
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, focusing
on strategic procurement and team leadership
- Having experience in handling contracts in IT, Professional Services, Travel or Production (Media) is considered an advantage
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, and market trends
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team, set objectives, and drive
performance
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines,
and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proactive and results-oriented, with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets
and KPIs
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements related to procurement activities
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
- Completely literate in the English language, with an advanced level in one of the European / Asian languages is a plus
(English/German/Spanish/French/Portuguese/Italian/Dutch/Cantonese, Mandarin)