Head of People Development

Head of Procurement- Service Business Line, Mining

We are part of the leading brand in the cement and mining industries. We want to become even better. We also know we can only drive success and excellence with competent, passionate and engaged employees. We know you want to be successful at work and at home, and together we can ensure that both our business goals and your personal aspirations are met.

Role Overview :

The leader of Procurement will partner closely with the Senior Leadership Team to design and implement robust supply chain strategies that support sustained growth and operational excellence. This leadership position oversees all global procurement functions, including strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, operational procurement, logistics, and quality assurance. This role will manage international teams and regularly collaborate through virtual meetings to ensure seamless global coordination. The position also involves cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and other supply chain units across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the key Procurement representative within the leadership team, ensuring full alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee all procurement and supply chain activities, including equipment sourcing, end-to-end supply chain processes, and delivery.
• Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy, ensuring it supports overall business goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed procurement team, designed to meet the demands of a rapidly scaling business.
• Lead engagement with global suppliers, fostering strong partnerships to ensure cost-effective procurement and reliable supply chains.
• Collaborate with other corporate procurement teams to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives and procurement objectives.
• Drive the development of strategic sourcing plans, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to achieve competitiveness and supply chain efficiency.
• Secure necessary resources and talent to enable successful execution of the supply chain strategy.
• Establish and enforce procurement policies that ensure compliance and governance across all global procurement activities.
• Create and manage KPIs for procurement performance, focusing on metrics like quality, on-time delivery, cost optimization, and sustainability.

Primary Stakeholders :

Senior Leadership Team, Regional Leadership, Financial, Legal, Human Resources, Communications, and Marketing Teams, alongside Supply Chain and Procurement divisions.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.