Head of Procurement

Job Description

Main Tasks

• Execute procurement strategy and cost development targets.
• Supply assurance by regular risk evaluation, mitigation plans and supplier evaluation.
• Management of Direct and Indirect spend.
• Support Sustainability strategies and targets through suppliers.
• Supplier Management and enlargement of supplier list.
• Negotiate prices and conditions.
• Implement and keep updates on procurement manual.
• Accountable for all procurement data accuracy.
• Coordinate issues or requirements with regional Team.
• Execute regional Sourcing strategy.
• Identify and execute saving projects.
• Meet saving target and perform Forecast and Budget activities.
• Perform reporting activities.
• Represent procurement in the Local Experts Team (LET).

Responsibility / power of authority

• Be an active Member of the Board.
• Respect authority according to Manual of Authority (MoA).
• Have budget responsibility.
• Ensure full compliance with local laws and Sika rules.
• Treat Health & Safety as a priority and be a role model at all times.
• Ensure full support for (M&A) integration purposes.

• Procurement strategy for Sika Poland.
• Procurement budget for direct spends and indirect spends (OPEX and CAPEX) in collaboration with all departments.
• Efficiency and innovative initiatives.
• Sustainable solutions.