Director, Indirect Procurement GB / EMENA

<p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/mccainfood/McCain_Logo.png" alt=""></p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Title: </strong>Director, Indirect Procurement GB / EMENA </p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Regular - Full-Time ​</p><p><strong>Requisition ID:</strong> 44497 </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">About the role.</span></strong></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">The Director Pan-Europe Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading the sourcing strategy and procurement activities across Continental Europe and Great Britain, managing approximately €450M in indirect spend. This role drives cost optimization, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and sustainable value creation across key categories including Energy, Marketing, HR Services, Facilities, Business Services, and IT & Telecom.</span></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">The successful candidate will be a highly effective business partner who can influence senior stakeholders, align procurement strategies with business objectives, and provide expert guidance on market dynamics. Given the significance of energy spend within the portfolio, a strong understanding of energy markets, risk management, and procurement strategies is essential. The role requires a leader who thinks strategically, plans for the long term, and develops high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results.</span></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">What you’ll be doing.</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Lead sourcing strategies across approximately €450M of indirect spend categories throughout Continental Europe and Great Britain.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Develop and execute cost-focused procurement strategies that deliver sustainable savings and long-term value.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Drive energy commodity risk management and optimization programs through strong knowledge of energy market dynamics and trends.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, translating business needs into procurement strategies that create competitive advantage.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to maximize value, innovation, and performance.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Lead supplier performance monitoring and recommend business allocation decisions.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Collaborate with global category leaders and regional procurement peers to implement best practices and achieve business objectives.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethics standards, and internal control requirements.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Develop and coach talent, creating an environment where individuals and teams can perform at their best.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Provide market intelligence and strategic procurement leadership to support organizational growth and competitiveness.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">What you’ll need to be successful.</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Minimum 8-10 years of procurement experience, preferably within indirect spend categories.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Significant experience managing complex procurement portfolios and stakeholder relationships.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Strong understanding of energy markets, energy procurement strategies, and commodity risk management.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Proven ability to operate as a strategic business partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Strong sourcing strategy development and execution experience.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Proven supplier relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Experience leading complex initiatives in a matrixed, multinational environment.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term objectives.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li><li><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Demonstrated success in developing talent, building high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration across diverse geographies and cultures.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">About the team.</span></strong></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">The role reports into the Pan-European Procurement VP and operates as part of a global procurement function led by the Chief Procurement Officer. The successful candidate will collaborate with procurement leaders across North America, Latin America, Australia/New Zealand, South Africa, India, and China, while partnering with a broader procurement organization of more than 140 team members globally.</span></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">About McCain.</span></strong></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.mccain.com/about-us/our-purpose-values/">Click Here</a></span><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.</span></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Leadership principles.</span></strong></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. </span><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">In this role, two principles are especially important:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">We Think Big and Plan Ahead</span></strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">: You will shape long-term sourcing strategies, anticipate market shifts, particularly within energy markets, and drive sustainable value creation for the business.</span></li><li><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">We Bring Out the Best in Our People</span></strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">: You will develop talent, empower teams, build strong partnerships, and create an inclusive environment where people can thrive and achieve exceptional results.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">AI & Digital Capabilities.</span></strong></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.</span></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">The McCain experience.</span></strong></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.</span></p><p><span Century Gothic', sans-serif;">Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.</span></p><p> </p><p><span ><em><span >McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.</span></em></span></p><p> </p><p><span ><em><span >McCain is an accessible employer. 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McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled </em><em><a title="" href="https://careers.mccain.com/us/en/privacypolicy" target="_self">here</a></em><em>. </em></span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Family: </strong>Procurement      <br><strong>Division: </strong>Global Procurement <br><strong>Department: ​</strong>Procurement CE and GB ​<br><strong>Location(s):</strong> NL - Netherlands : North Holland : Amsterdam </p><p><strong>Company: </strong>McCain Foods Holland B.V. </p>