Head of Material Management (Head of Procurement)
AJAX SYSTEMS TRADING DMCC
Posted 30+ days ago
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Experience
10 - 15 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end procurement of components and goods for global manufacturing operations.
- Ensure full coverage of manufacturing programs (E2E) with materials across all factories.
- Define and drive global procurement and material management strategy, including a clear roadmap of sourcing and cost optimization initiatives.
- Lead and supervise the logistics function in close alignment with procurement and production.
- Own and supervise the planning function, ensuring accurate demand and supply alignment.
- Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms, capacity, and long-term partnerships.
- Drive problem-solving with suppliers, ensuring fast resolution of risks and supply risks mitigation.
- Own cost performance and key procurement KPIs, including savings, payment terms improvement, and cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Oversee contract management framework with strategic suppliers, ensuring commercial, legal, and operational alignment.
- Own supplier sourcing, qualification, and long-term development strategy for global manufacturing needs.
- Lead, develop, and scale a material management organization (30+ people).
- Drive software development, automation, and digital tools to improve procurement, planning, and material flow processes.
- Ensure optimal balance of availability, timing, cost, and quality across the global supply chain.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in material management / procurement within a manufacturing business.
- Experience leading large, cross-functional teams (30+ people) in complex environments.
- Direct responsibility for a procurement budget of €200M+.
- Strong experience with GTD (Getting Things Done) or other execution-driven management approaches.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chains, planning, and global supplier ecosystems.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including cost ownership and budget management.
- Excellent negotiation skills with global suppliers and strategic partners.
- Fluent English required for a global leadership role.
- High level of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to operate in a global, high-scale manufacturing environment.
- Strong decision-making under pressure and ambiguity.
- Think-like-an-owner mentality with a strong results focus.
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