Director Strategic Sourcing (m/w/d)

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.

We are hiring  a  Director Strategic Sourcing (m/w/d) 

This single opening can be based in our office in Duisburg (Germany) or Krakow (Poland). 

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories, including transportation fleets, warehouse equipment, maintenance services, technology equipment, and consulting services.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify innovative solutions, cost-saving opportunities, and technology advancements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Real Estate, Technology, and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs, equipment lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and consolidate indirect spend across business clusters to leverage volume bundling, achieving economies of scale and improved contract terms.
• Optimize supplier base by rationalizing vendors and establishing preferred supplier programs.
• Lead initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by considering runtime, maintenance, energy consumption, and operational efficiency.
• Lead high-value negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and value-added services.
• Drive contract development, review, and management processes ensuring compliance with corporate policies and risk mitigation.
• Build and lead a high-performing global sourcing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on indirect spend strategies, market trends, supplier risks, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of sourcing initiatives and contract compliance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement experience with at least 5 years in a regional/global leadership role focused on indirect spend sourcing, preferably within food logistics, supply chain, or related industries.
• Proven expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier negotiations for indirect spend categories such as transportation equipment, technology equipment and operational assets.
• Master degree or comparable degree, preferably in the area of business administration, supply chain management or procurement
• Track record of delivering significant cost savings through volume bundling, supplier consolidation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of equipment lifecycle, maintenance considerations, and regulatory compliance impacting sourcing decisions.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with procurement technologies and contract management systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative leadership approach.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed to engage suppliers and support global sourcing initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team-building/development capabilities.
• Strong communication& influencing skills and proficient English language capability, both in speaking and writing, to become fully integrated into the global organization.

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