Director Strategic Sourcing
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HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store. For more information, please visit HAVI.com.
Our Global Business Services (GBS) center was launched in 2019. We handle top-notch financial, planning, and supply chain services, actively supporting core business activities including master data management, end-to-end procurement, and supply chain business intelligence analysis for clients in over 30 countries across Europe and beyond. Our teams in Kraków and Katowice focus on efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation, always aiming to exceed our clients’ expectations.
Join us in our mission to promote sustainable development and reduce our environmental footprint. Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where every voice matters. Discover endless career opportunities with exciting projects, hands-on learning, and professional growth.
Come aboard and help us shape the future of supply chain management!
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories, including transportation fleets (trucks, trailers, cooling and refrigeration equipment), warehouse and operational equipment, maintenance services, technology solutions, and consulting services.
- Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and category assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities, innovative solutions, and technology advancements that improve operational performance and sustainability.
- Partner with Operations, Real Estate, Technology, and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business requirements, equipment lifecycle management, and regulatory standards.
- Drive value creation through supplier consolidation, volume bundling, and strategic sourcing initiatives, leveraging scale across regions and business clusters.
- Optimize the supplier base through vendor rationalization and preferred supplier programs to improve service levels, reduce complexity, and maximize efficiency.
- Lead total cost of ownership (TCO) initiatives, considering maintenance costs, energy consumption, operational performance, and long-term value in sourcing decisions.
- Manage complex, high-value negotiations with suppliers and service providers to secure competitive commercial terms and sustainable partnerships.
- Oversee contract development and management processes, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global sourcing team while driving procurement excellence through standardized Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes and procurement tools, including Coupa.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on sourcing strategies, supplier risks, market trends, and opportunities for operational improvement.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Operations, Sustainability, and Global Procurement teams to ensure successful execution of sourcing initiatives.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a regional or global leadership role focused on indirect sourcing. Experience within food logistics, supply chain, distribution, or related industries is strongly preferred.
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and complex contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated success in delivering measurable savings through supplier consolidation, volume bundling, and commercial negotiations.
- Strong understanding of transportation equipment, operational assets, technology procurement, equipment lifecycle management, maintenance requirements, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using procurement technologies and contract management systems.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of building, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at executive level.
- Experience working in global, matrixed organizations and managing cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
- Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
Benefits
- Remote work as per company regulations, flexibility, work-life balance.
- Possibility of turning your own ideas into success.
- Diverse development opportunities.
- Varied and interesting field of work.
- Responsible task with plenty of leeway.
- Collegial working atmosphere.
- Open corporate culture.
- Cooperation with a dynamic team.
- Attractive remuneration models with performance-related pay.
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
- Successful and rapidly growing employer.
- Comprehensive, individual familiarization with the work.
- Offer for health promotion.
- Modern work equipment.
- Diverse development opportunities in an international environment.
- Training according to training schedule and training regulations in the relevant specialist field.
At HAVI GBS, we believe in an inclusive and sustainable workplace where our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to promoting diversity within the organization, as well as an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected, regardless of their background.
