Head of Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Taiwan.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the complete procurement process for components and goods essential for global manufacturing operations.

• Guarantee comprehensive coverage of manufacturing programs (E2E) with materials across all production facilities.

• Establish and propel a global procurement and material management strategy, which includes a well-defined roadmap for sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.

• Lead and oversee the logistics function in close coordination with procurement and production teams.

• Manage the planning function, ensuring precise alignment between demand and supply.

• Direct supplier negotiations that encompass pricing, terms, capacity, and the establishment of long-term partnerships.

• Facilitate problem-solving with suppliers, ensuring swift resolution of risks and mitigation of supply issues.

• Take responsibility for cost performance and essential procurement KPIs, focusing on savings, improvement of payment terms, and cost optimization without sacrificing quality.

• Supervise the contract management framework with strategic suppliers, ensuring alignment in commercial, legal, and operational aspects.

• Manage supplier sourcing, qualification, and long-term development strategies to meet global manufacturing requirements.

• Lead, nurture, and expand a material management organization consisting of 30 or more team members.

• Propel software development, automation, and digital tools to enhance procurement, planning, and material flow processes.

• Ensure an optimal balance of availability, timing, cost, and quality across the international supply chain.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in procurement or material management within a global manufacturing context.

• Proven capability in leading large, cross-functional teams (30 or more individuals) in intricate global settings.

• Direct oversight of a procurement budget exceeding €200M.

• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end supply chains, planning, and global supplier ecosystems.

• Strong commercial and financial insight, including cost ownership and budget oversight.

• Exceptional negotiation skills with global suppliers and strategic partners.

• High degree of ownership and accountability.

• Familiarity with GTD (Getting Things Done) or other execution-focused management methodologies.

• Proficiency in English.

• Openness to extensive travel as part of a global position.

🏝️ Benefits

• A strategic leadership role offering complete ownership of end-to-end material supply across all Ajax factories globally.

• Direct influence on production continuity, cost efficiency, and the resilience of the supply chain.

• Responsibility for transformation initiatives, including automation, digital tools, and software development.

• A no-nonsense culture.

• The opportunity to have a tangible impact on products utilized by millions around the globe.