Head of Global Commodity Management

Location: Poland / Hybrid / Remote but must reside in Poland

We are partnering with a global technology-driven engineering business operating at the forefront of infrastructure and customer-led projects worldwide. As part of continued transformation and growth, they are now looking to appoint a Head of Global Commodity Management to lead a critical function across both direct and indirect spend.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape global procurement strategy while remaining close to delivery.

You will take ownership of a €400-€500mil global spend portfolio across direct and indirect categories, leading an international team and driving value across a complex, multi-site environment supporting large-scale customer projects.

This role will suit someone who is:

• A passionate people leader who builds high-performing, engaged teams
• Energised by delivering tangible savings and value creation
• Comfortable operating strategically while staying hands-on
• Experienced in project-driven, engineering or manufacturing environments

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global commodity management team across multiple regions
• Define and execute category strategies across direct and indirect spend
• Drive cost savings, value creation and commercial optimisation initiatives
• Partner closely with engineering, operations and commercial teams to align procurement with customer project delivery
• Establish and manage global supplier strategies, SRM and performance frameworks
• Lead complex negotiations and global framework agreements
• Strengthen supply chain resilience, risk management and ESG initiatives
• Champion digitalisation, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
• Operate effectively within a matrix, multi-site organisation

What we're looking for

• Strong background in global commodity / category management (direct + indirect)
• Proven experience within manufacturing, engineering or project-based environments
• Track record of delivering meaningful cost savings at scale
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire international teams
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on ("roll sleeves up")
• Experience in multi-site, complex organisations
• Exposure to digital procurement, analytics or AI-driven initiatives is advantageous
• Degree qualified (Business, Engineering or similar)

Why consider this role?

• Opportunity to lead a globally visible procurement function
• Play a key role in shaping future-ready, digital procurement capability
• Operate in a business where procurement is critical to customer project success
• Join a forward-thinking organisation investing in innovation and sustainability
• Significant scope to influence strategy, structure and long-term value creation

If you are a driven procurement leader looking to combine strategy, leadership and hands-on impact, we would be keen to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence.