European Procurement Lead

European Procurement LeadLocation: YorkContract: PermanentSalary£50-60KpaShape a European Procurement Function in a High-Impact Leadership RoleWere looking for an experienced European Procurement Lead to take ownership of a broad, multi-country procurement remit within a growing international organisation undergoing significant transformation.This is a rare opportunity to for a European Procurement Lead to step into a strategic leadership role where youll help shape how procurement operates across Europedriving value, improving supplier performance, and embedding best-in-class procurement practices across multiple markets.Youll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in aligning procurement activity with wider business goals, with strong visibility at leadership level.What Youll Be Doing As a European Procurement Lead:Lead and develop procurement strategy across multiple European countriesBuild and implement category strategies aligned to business prioritiesDrive consistency in procurement processes, governance, and supplier frameworksLead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities (RFI, RFP, negotiation, contract award)Manage key indirect spend categories including:Fleet & mobilityIT & telecommunicationsTechnical and operational equipmentGeneral indirect spend / overheadsIdentify and deliver cost savings and value creation opportunitiesDevelop strong, long-term supplier partnerships focused on performance, innovation and sustainabilityLead complex negotiations with international suppliersEnsure robust contracts aligned with compliance and risk requirementsTrack and improve supplier performance through KPIs and reviewsEmbed ESG and responsible sourcing principles into procurement decisionsYoull be responsible for procurement activity across:United KingdomNetherlandsNordics (Denmark, Norway, Sweden)PolandExperience for the European Lead Buyer :58+ years experience in procurement or strategic sourcingStrong exposure to multi-country European environmentsExperience in indirect procurement categories preferredBackground in international or matrix organisationsSkills & StrengthsStrong commercial and analytical mindsetConfident negotiator with proven cost optimisation experienceAbility to influence senior stakeholders across multiple countriesExperience driving procurement transformation or change initiativesComfortable working with data and procurement tools/systemsStrong cultural awareness and adaptability across European marketsLanguagesFluent English requiredFrench language skills highly desirableTPBN1_UKTJ