SEMEA Procurement Director

• Lead regional procurement execution according to SQDC principles: purchase order placement, shipping and quality inspection schedules, change management, and coordination with Procurement, Project, Service, and Plant teams
• Lead supplier performance and coordinate supplier qualification and inspections with Supplier Quality
• Drive SQDC corrective action plans and manage NCRs and claims
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and the Delegation of Authority
• Monitor project cost performance and participate in execution-phase (OTR) cost-reduction initiatives
• Manage long-lead component inventories and align procurement plans with S&OP
• Lead regional Procure-to-Pay processes and continuously improve them through Lean / PSR
• Play a key role in ERP migrations (SAP APCIS to ALTAIS / S/4HANA) and ensure audit compliance
• Define and report procurement KPIs: COTD/SOTD, COPQ, EAC, DTP, and process compliance
• Lead and develop a team of 30–35 FTEs, fostering operational excellence, capability development, succession planning, diversity, and inclusion

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in procurement / supply chain, ideally in an industrial and project-based or EPC environment
• Degree in engineering, economics, business administration, or supply chain management
• Proficiency in SAP / Oracle, P2P tools, and supply chain planning systems
• Strong knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma, PSR, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• French and English required
• Process-oriented with a strong continuous improvement mindset
• Strong business acumen, with a direct connection between execution and customer impact
• Resilient under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities
• Data-driven and analytical decision-maker
• Credible executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Talent developer and effective cross-functional collaborator

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement execution, supplier performance management, and compliance with procurement policies while leading a diverse team. Proficient in SAP and Oracle systems, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Execution
• Supplier Performance Management
• SAP / Oracle Proficiency
• Lean / Six Sigma Knowledge
• Bilingual in French and English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management
• Cost Performance Monitoring
• KPI Definition and Reporting
• Change Management
• NCR Management
• Process Compliance
• Supplier Qualification
• ERP Migration
• P2P Tools

Soft Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Talent Development
• Resilience Under Pressure
• Analytical Decision-Making
• Executive Presence

Industry Keywords

• SQDC Principles
• EPC Environment
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Project-Based Procurement

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Oracle
• P2P Tools
• Supply Chain Planning Systems