At Etex, our purpose is building better together. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, and our people are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well‑being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever‑evolving industry.
Join us as Head of Procurement - Direct Materials and drive operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in advancing the overall direct materials strategy of the organization by contributing to key areas such as Cost Optimization, Supply Chain Resilience, Innovation, and Cross‑functional Collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement global category strategies for direct materials to optimize cost, quality, supply security, and sustainability.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the direct materials procurement team to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers while managing strategic supplier relationships and contracts.
- Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and process improvements through market analysis and supplier performance data.
- Establish and execute risk management strategies, including supplier diversification and contingency planning.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with production, R&D, finance, and supply chain to align procurement with business goals.
- Define and monitor KPIs to measure procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier sustainability outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and company policies across all procurement activities.
- Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and global integration of procurement processes and category management practices.
What You’ll Bring
- Extensive leadership experience in direct materials procurement, with a proven ability to manage large teams and strategic initiatives in a global matrix manufacturing organization.
- Strong expertise in developing and executing category strategies that deliver cost optimization and supply security.
- Demonstrated success in supplier management, contract negotiation, and maintaining high‑quality and compliance standards.
- Deep knowledge of end‑to‑end procurement processes, including strategic sourcing and supplier lifecycle management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling effective cross‑functional collaboration and negotiation.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing procurement teams.
- Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under deadlines.
- Solid understanding and application of sustainable procurement practices and integration of ESG criteria into decision‑making.
- Valid driving license.
Why Join Us
- We are named the world’s #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023, and one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn.
- Our culture connects and cares about those around us, nurturing teamwork, communities, partnerships, and new ways of working, with a focus on safety and the working environment of our people.
- Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ plan guides us toward a better, sustainable future, considering social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
- We are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination, believing that diversity of thinking delivers strong sustainable performance.
- Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working is guided by trust, enabling you to do your best work.
