Ready to lead the transformation of procurement into a global strategic business partner? At Enza Zaden, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Global Procurement Manager to join our team and report directly to the CFO.

In this pivotal role, you will shape our procurement strategy, strengthen stakeholder engagement worldwide, and ensure top-tier supplier performance. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for driving change and proven experience in managing procurement teams, we'd love to hear from you.

This is why you want to join us as Global Procurement Manager at Enza Zaden

• Lead Strategic Transformation: Play a key role in turning procurement into a global strategic business partner, directly contributing to the strategic objections.
• Drive Impact on Global Investments: Manage procurement for major international projects, shaping the future of our operations worldwide.
• Empower and Inspire a Team: Lead and develop a talented team of professionals, fostering collaboration and proactive engagement across global stakeholders.
• Join a Purpose-Driven Company: Be part of a family-owned organization with a mission to feed the world through innovation in vegetable breeding, where entrepreneurship and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

Make a difference as Global Procurement Manager
As Global Procurement Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping our procurement strategy and driving transformation across the organization. Your leadership will ensure that procurement evolves from a reactive function into a proactive, value-creating partner. Your role in shaping success:

• Strategic Procurement: Lead procurement initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and staying ahead of upcoming major procurement projects.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively engage with stakeholders globally, to stay informed about major projects and supply critical information to buyers and stakeholders.
• Specialized Experience: Bring experience in active procurement involvement in large investments, such as new construction projects in various countries. Ensure diligent monitoring and review of SLAs and the performance of key suppliers. Identify performance gaps and drive improvements by suppliers, including renegotiation or changing contracts/suppliers, as necessary.
• Support in Procurement Projects: Act as a key advisor and sparring partner for the team of buyers during procurement projects. Participate in negotiations and sit at the negotiation table for significant procurement deals.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of 6 professional, experienced buyers covering the main domains. Provide direction and foster a proactive approach to procurement. Ensure the team is involved early in the procurement process.
• Transformation: Drive the transformation of procurement into a strategic business partner within the organization. Lead the design, development, and execution of Enza Zaden's contract management strategy. Shift the focus from reactive management to proactive influence and value creation.
• Policies & Procedures: Develop global procurement policies, procedures, and related guidelines, aligning them with external requirements and organizational policies.
• Supplier Management: Take responsibility for supplier management, identifying key suppliers and overseeing their performance. Develop and implement effective supplier management strategies.
• Reporting: Report directly to the CFO, providing insights and updates on procurement activities.

What you bring as a future colleague

You are a strong content expert with a natural sense of leadership. You enjoy guiding others, communicating clearly, and taking ownership, combining your technical depth with a growing interest in team leadership. Furthermore, you have:

• Proven experience in procurement, with a focus on strategic procurement, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management.
• Leadership experience, particularly in leading and developing procurement teams.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and contribute to major business initiatives.
• Familiarity with large investment projects and acting on a global level is highly desirable.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and leadership, ready to drive change, lead a talented procurement team, and contribute to our organization's success, we invite you to join our team at Enza Zaden and make a significant impact on our global operations.

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 3.000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone's contribution is valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.

What can you expect from us

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements;
• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;
• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours); 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases;
• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;
• Lease car;

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);
• Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;
• Employer sponsored retirement benefits.

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:

Sijmen Jansen

Corporate Recruiter

si.jansen@enzazaden.nl

Good to know

• A business case and an online personality questionnaire are part of the application process;
• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;
• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.